'Big Emphasis' On Legacy Of Glasgow 2014

Published 2nd Aug 2014

The positive impact of Glasgow 2014 will be felt in the city for many years to come, according to the event's chief executive. David Grevemberg believes the XX Commonwealth Games have not only been a huge success in terms of sporting action, but their legacy will be a very powerful one. Mr Grevemberg, an American who came to the Games organising committee via the International Paralympic Committee, has spent the past five years living in Scotland and witnessed the transformation of the city. On the sporting front, the Games have attracted some critics for their perceived lack of high-quality fields. Big-name stars such as Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Yohan Blake have not been in attendance. Mr Grevemberg moves to a new role with the Commonwealth Games Federation after Glasgow 2014 closes - a position he was always enthused about, but now has even more confidence in its relevance.

Clyde's Lorraine Herbsion went along to meet the man himself: