2026 Commonwealth Games

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The Gold and the Bold from Glasgow Day One​

The Gold and the Bold from Glasgow Day One

Sportshounds Louise Evans and Mike Osborne rate the stars and golden moments on Friday - day one at the Glasgow

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A broken lane rope holds up the swimming program, an Australian wins gold after a mad dash from the medal podium and an Englishman drops his lollies.

Quick hits: Aussie's dash to glory, Englishman drops his lollies

A broken lane rope holds up the swimming, an Australian wins gold after a mad dash from the medal podium, and an Englishman drops his lollies. Here are the quick hits from day one of the Commonwealth Games.

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Flynn Southam Blazes 47.09 Leadoff, Australia Dominates Men's 400 Free Relay; Two Games Records

Commonwealth Games, Day One Finals: Flynn Southam Blazes 47.09 Leadoff, Australia Dominates Men's 400 Free Relay; Two Games Records

Flynn Southam starred on the opening leg, and Kyle Chalmers sealed the deal as Australia scored gold in the men's 400 free relay.

www.swimmingworldmagazine.com

 

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Now just a teaser ......
When it's not over, not till the Closing Ceremony has done its thing

 

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DOUBLE RELAY GOLD!

Australia made a statement on Day 1 in the pool, with the men's and women's 4x100m relay teams leading a haul of 6 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze medals overnight

https://www.espn.com.au/commonwealth-games/story/_/id/49442407/commonwealth-games-australia-lani-pallister-jenna-forrester-swimmers-dolphins-comm-games-medal-tally

 

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Dear Australia.
The Commonwealth Games are on.
You will probably win a lot of medals .
Might be worth checking it out. 😉

 

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Gina Rinehart offers big bonuses for Aussie athletes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games​

Gina Rinehart has heavily supported Australian swimmers for over a decade through direct financial backing and Hancock Prospecting.
She provides millions of dollars in annual grants and lucrative medal bonuses - such as $20,000 for gold and $30,000 for world records - though athletes have faced restrictions on publicly thanking her during official events like the Commonwealth Games.

Gina Rinehart offers big bonuses for Aussie athletes

Gina Rinehart, Australia's richest person, has offered thousands of dollars to swimmers who bring home medals.

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The Australian Gangurrus are off to the perfect start!

Australia has opened its Glasgow Commonwealth Games 3x3 campaign with three straight victories, making an early statement in the tournament.

A flawless start as the Gangurrus continue their push for Commonwealth Games glory.

 

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An incredible effort from Commonwealth Games debutant Iona Anderson, finishing 6th in the backstroke 200m final, her first event of the Games

 

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A statement to open the campaign

The Australian Diamonds are off to a flying start at Glasgow 2026, powering past Tonga 99–38 in their opening match.

A strong start from Australia, with a 99-38 victory over Commonwealth Games debutants, Tonga.The Aussies shot at 94% to open their campaign, with Jamie-Lee Price finishing with 5 gains, 4 intercepts and 4 deflections.

 

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AUSSIE CLEAN SWEEP

Sam Short dominates the 400m freestyle at Glasgow 2026 and upgrades his silver from Birmingham 2022

 

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Mollie O’Callaghan was untouchable from the gun, leading every stroke of the way to claim her sixth Commonwealth Games gold medal in the 200m freestyle

 

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Golden finish

Alex Perkins flies to victory in the 50m butterfly, claiming Commonwealth Games gold in style

 

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Paul Trainor is through to the Round of 16

 

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YOU BLOODY RIPPER

Sam Williamson comes from the clouds in the 100m breaststroke to claim gold