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Neil Fachie has confirmed his intention “after a magical couple of weeks in Glasgow” to “bow out of elite sport as Scotland’s most successful Commonwealth Games athlete”.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 42-year-old Para-cyclist had come out of retirement to compete in Glasgow and took two more golds with pilot Aaron Pope after victories in the men’s tandem B 1,000m time trial and the men’s tandem B sprint.<\/a><\/p>\n It was their seventh Commonwealth Games title overall.<\/p>\n Fachie had planned it as his finale and said on Facebook: “I would be lying if I said it had been a lifelong dream – it runs far beyond my wildest dreams.<\/p>\n “There are countless people to thank, those who supported me, those who pushed me and those who doubted me. You have each provided so much in your own way.<\/p>\n “Sport allowed me to be myself. Sport gave me confidence and freedom as a person with a disability that other areas of life didn’t and couldn’t.<\/p>\n “I have experienced incredible things, met wonderful people and amongst it all always ensured that I remain grounded and real.”<\/p>\n Fachie has no regrets about calling it a day as he thanked his family, coaches and team-mates.<\/p>\n “I don’t leave competitive sport with a heavy heart, it’s time,” he said. “At 42 years old, finding the drive to push myself has become too great a hurdle.<\/p>\n “Oh to the next chapter, with plenty of stories to share.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n