Caerphilly born squash player Peter Creed is hoping to get his first Commonwealth Games medal at the third time of asking when the games get underway in Birmingham in late July of this year.
Creed has competed at the last two games in 2014 and 2018 but has been unable to get that elusive medal, finishing in 16th place at Glasgow 2014 and narrowly missing out in 5th place at the Gold Coast games four years ago.
The 34 year old won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships and will be hoping that can be the catalyst to finally get his hands on a Commonwealth games medal.
“The 2019 World Championships was a very special moment in my career personally” said Creed.
“We went in seeded just outside of the top 16 and were just looking to get a top 8 finish. As the tournament progressed we knew that each match we were in with a shout of winning in the three man team set up and we really began to pick up momentum.
“Coming away with a bronze medal at that level was incredible, and we showed as nation how togetherness really plays a vital role in success. It was a very proud week.”
Creed has recently returned from two events in the Czech Republic where two strong showings saw him just miss out on bringing the trophy home to Caerphilly. Despite not coming home with the trophy it was still a valuable experience for the Welshman.
“My last two events in Czech Republic finished well and has given me a great platform moving into 2022.
“In the first event in Prague I was able to knock out some of the top seeds within the event and lost narrowly 3-2 in the quarter finals.
“I then went back to Ostrava in the Czech Republic just before Christmas and came home runner up in the event with some good ranking points to show for it. Still life in the old dog yet!”
When Creed looks back on his career to date there are plenty of moments to reflect on that have taken him to where he is today.
“I’ve had many highs and lows throughout my career. My first national title was very special and a huge catalyst to my professional career.
“Winning a world doubles bronze medal with Tesni Evans was a really joyful moment too, it’s very rare that you get to share your success with someone else in an individual sport. The other thing that springs to mind was the Gibraltar Open and having my father there for the event, sharing the moment with him is something I’ll never forget.”
Despite being 34 years of age, Creed isn’t finished yet and will be looking to add a few more pieces of silverware to his collection before retirement.
“I’m not totally content with my career yet, I feel like I’ve got some unfinished business to do before I hang my rackets up.
“My main goal before I retire is to represent Wales a few more times in the European Championships and the Commonwealth Games.
I’d love to do both, and believe we have a strong enough team to do so going forwards. In order for this to happen, I need to stay fit and healthy, get some good individual events and get myself in the best shape to be selected and help contribute to the team when needed.”
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