I turned down Love Island and won silver at the Commonwealth GamesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Katie Shanahan claimed silver in the 200m breaststroke on the opening night of the Games.ByJonathan GeddesGlasgow and west reporterPublished1 hour agoIn another reality, swimmer Katie Shanahan might have been looking for love on her favourite TV show – but instead made a decision that would lead her to a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games.The 22-year-old told BBC Scotland News she was offered the chance to appear on Love Island last year, the reality dating show where singletons are placed in a Spanish villa.However Glasgow-born Shanahan turned down the offer of sunshine in Mallorca, choosing instead to focus on her sport at the Tollcross swimming centre.Last Friday she claimed silver in the 200m breaststroke on the opening night of the Games.
