Judoka Summer Shaw returns to McDonald's shift after winning Commonwealth bronze
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Judoka Summer Shaw returns to McDonald's shift after winning Commonwealth bronze

11 Aug 2026 · Originally published 11 Aug 2026 8/10 Original headline: 'I won Commonwealth Games bronze - then went back to work at McDonald's'
After winning a bronze medal in judo at the Commonwealth Games, 22-year-old Summer Shaw returned to her part-time job at a McDonald's restaurant. Her viral video highlighting the contrast between elite sport and shift work has sparked a conversation about the financial realities faced by many athletes training for the 2028 Olympics.
Source: BBC Scotland Surrey
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