Everyone at Commonwealth Games Scotland was saddened to learn of the passing of athletics legend Lachie Stewart on May 31 at the age of 81.

Competing at the 1966, 1970 and 1974 Commonwealth Games for Scotland, he is best remembered for his iconic 10,000m victory in front of a home crowd at Edinburgh 1970. Timing his finish perfectly he pulled away from the field down the home straight and into Scottish sporting history.

He was a prolific medal winner at Scottish national championships and represented Great Britain on several occasions, including the Munich 1972 Olympic Games.

He was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.