Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Parul Chaudhary Finishes 13th in Commonwealth Games 5000m
Parul Chaudhary is an Indian runner who competed in the women's 5000 meters at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
She finished 13th, which was not a medal position.
The race was won by Rose Davies from Australia, who ran the fastest time.
Jessica Hull from Australia came in second, and Megan Keith from Scotland took third.
Chaudhary had previously won gold at the Asian Games and set a national record, but her time at the Commonwealth Games was slower than her best.
Because she did not win a medal, India still has not earned a Commonwealth Games medal in this event.
The race was a big moment for the athletes and for the countries they represent.
It shows how competitive track events can be, even for top runners.
The Commonwealth Games bring together athletes from many nations to compete in sports like running.
This race was one of many exciting moments at the Games.
Parul Chaudhary finished 13th in the women's 5000m final at the Commonwealth Games.
Australia’s Rose Davies won gold with a time of 14:44.53, followed by Jessica Hull (silver, 14:45.01) and Megan Keith (bronze, 14:49.10).
Chaudhary’s time was 15:08.56, slower than her season best of 15:04.26.
The result extended India’s wait for its first Commonwealth Games medal in the women’s 5000m.
Chaudhary had previously won the Asian Games gold in the 5000m and set a national record of 15:04.26.
- Who
- Parul Chaudhary, Rose Davies, Jessica Hull, Megan Keith
- What
- Women's 5000m final at the Commonwealth Games
- When
- July 30, 2024
- Where
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Why
- Chaudhary finished 13th, extending India's wait for a medal in the event
- Event
- Commonwealth Games women's 5000m final
- Date
- July 30, 2024
- Location
- Glasgow
- Winner
- Rose Davies
- Winning time
- 14:44.53