{
  "id": 824276,
  "title": "‘Like a dream’: Saskatoon’s Jordan Carroll looks ahead after double Commonwealth win",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/like-a-dream-saskatoons-jordan-carroll-looks-ahead-after-double-824276",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T00:33:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12021009/saskatoon-jordan-carroll-looks-ahead-double-commonwealth-win/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jordan Carroll, a 20-year-old gymnast from Saskatoon, is still in disbelief over winning two gold medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. He described the experience as feeling like a \"dream.\" The young athlete was part of Canada's winning team and also took home gold on the pommel horse with a personal-best score of 15.000.\n\nThe team victory provided Carroll with a significant boost in confidence. He recalled feeling good immediately after the pommel horse routine and even presenting his heart to his dad, who shed a few tears upon seeing his son's triumph. Carroll's father, who was not fond of admitting it, did indeed cry, according to Carroll.\n\nCarroll, born in St. John's, N.L., moved to Saskatoon when he was one and has been closely connected to his home club throughout his gymnastics career. He has trained with coach Markos Baikas since the beginning. Carroll expressed his pride in representing his country, club, and province, stating that it is a deeply fulfilling experience.\n\nBaikas, who was present at the competition, admitted that he was nervous while watching Carroll's routine. However, he emphasized Carroll's natural talent for the sport. Baikas recalled a time when Carroll took a break from gymnastics for a few years but returned to excel at the highest level, potentially even competing at the Olympic Games.\n\nThe Commonwealth Games mark Carroll's biggest accomplishment to date, but he has bigger goals ahead. He aims to qualify and compete at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, this fall and ultimately compete at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Carroll credits his latest wins for fueling his drive to reach these future competitions.\n\nAway from the gym, Carroll is pursuing a degree in electrical engineering at the University of Saskatchewan and occasionally assists his home club. Carroll believes that balancing academics and training requires the right mindset and support system. He emphasized the importance of finding a balance in life.",
  "summary": "Saskatoon's Jordan Carroll says he is preparing for the upcoming gymnastics world championships following his two wins at the Commonwealth Games earlier this summer.",
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "‘Like a dream’: Saskatoon’s Jordan Carroll looks ahead after double Commonwealth win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/like-a-dream-saskatoons-jordan-carroll-looks-ahead-after-double",
        "published": "2026-08-14T00:33:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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