“My medal looks like a guitar pick”: Elite swimmer wins Commonwealth Games gold – then uses medal to play Megadeth

England's Alice Tai celebrates with their gold medal during the Women's 100m Backstroke S9 medal ceremony on day three of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on July 26, 2026.

Alice Tai is currently one of England’s top Paralympic swimmers. At 27, she’s already achieved remarkable international success at the Paralympic Games, European and World Championships, and the Commonwealth Games.

She recently topped it off by winning gold in the women’s 100m backstroke S9 at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.