Malawi’s Simwaka bows out of Commonwealth Games after gutsy double-race day in Glasgow

Malawian sprint star Asimenye Simwaka brought the curtain down on her Commonwealth Games campaign Thursday evening after a gruelling double outing on the track in Glasgow.

The talented athlete had earlier turned heads with an impressive display in the Women’s 400m, storming to a season’s best time of 53.60 seconds — sparking hopes of a deep run in the competition.

But Simwaka was straight back in action just hours later, lining up for the Women’s 200m Semi-Final 1 against a formidable field of rivals from across the Commonwealth.

Despite her best efforts, the Malawian finished 8th in a time of 23.71 seconds — narrowly missing out on a spot in the final and bringing her Games to a close.

Still, Simwaka leaves Glasgow with her head held high, having flown the flag for Malawi with grit and determination throughout the competition — delivering season-best performances and proving she belongs on the Commonwealth stage.