2026 Commonwealth Games

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Commonwealth Games medallist Vicky Belando Nicholson had every reason to be scared of water

From being found lifeless in the water to taking home a medal in the pool

Victoria Belando Nicholson was a baby when she was pulled lifeless from the water after falling from a refugee boat. Now she's a swimming bronze medallist for Australia.

www.abc.net.au

 

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Perth's Iona Anderson cemented her status as one of swimming's brightest young stars with a superb gold medal, while Cam McEvoy added to his legacy to continue another golden day in the pool.

On for young and old! WA’s Anderson, veteran McEvoy dominate

Perth’s Iona Anderson cemented her status as one of swimming’s brightest young stars with a superb gold medal, while Cam McEvoy added to his legacy to continue another golden day in the pool.

thewest.com.au

 

[tiger_one]

Relay gold for Australia​

What an anchor swim from Kai Taylor to lift Australia to victory in the men’s 4x200m freestyle final.

The Aussies held a narrow lead over England for most of the race until the arch enemy edged in front during the third leg.

Enter Taylor - the son of Australian swimming legend Hayley Lewis - who produced an all-time final leg to win the race.

“You could have barely a more fitting thing than seeing the son of the great Hayley Lewis anchor an Australian relay team to a gold medal, coming from behind, storming over the top, and winning,” Alister Nicholson said.

“Kai Taylor, take a bow. Australia, take a bow. He knew he had work to do - he got it done.”

 

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Silver for Breanna Scott

, with Georgia Godwin rounding out the top five in the Women's All-Around Final.

 

[simonsatiger]

Great Pics tigerone ive really been enjoying the games absolutely killing it in the pool and some great stories.

Hayley Lewis' son coming home over the top of the poms in the relay was great theatre.

Tonight the athletics start and we have a gun side so really keen to see how we go!!

 

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No wonder they won the 3x3, cos they've got 4 players! 🤣 🙃🏀

 

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[Leck]

Commonwealth Games medallist Vicky Belando Nicholson had every reason to be scared of water

From being found lifeless in the water to taking home a medal in the pool

Victoria Belando Nicholson was a baby when she was pulled lifeless from the water after falling from a refugee boat. Now she's a swimming bronze medallist for Australia.

www.abc.net.au

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Such an against all adversity to success story. Well done, Vicky!

 

[Flippedy]

Can’t believe I’ve missed the start of these games, I thought they started in August! I’ve heard nothing about them on social media or anywhere. I’ve missed so much 😞 Everything in the news has been the bloody Wests Tigers implosion!

 

[tiger_one]

Can’t believe I’ve missed the start of these games, I thought they started in August! I’ve heard nothing about them on social media or anywhere. Everything in the news has been the bloody Wests Tigers implosion!

Champion @Flippedy, it's on free to air Channel 7, and you can also catch up on all the events, including some great swimming, via their free streaming service, Seven Plus.
And the athletics is just about to start too.

 

[Flippedy]

Champion @Flippedy, it's on free to air Channel 7, and you can also catch up on all the events, including some great swimming, via their free streaming service, Seven Plus.
And the athletics is just about to start too.

Cheers tiger_one I’ve just found it on channel 7. I can’t believe there has been so many medals already decided in just 3 days!

 

[tiger_one]

What a first session of action from the athletics stadium.
Every Australian competing has moved through to the next stage, be it a semi-final or final.

 

[Buttface]

What a first session of action from the athletics stadium.
Every Australian competing has moved through to the next stage, be it a semi-final or final.



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What was Kennedy’s time t_o?

 

[Buttface]

What a first session of action from the athletics stadium.
Every Australian competing has moved through to the next stage, be it a semi-final or final.



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I didn’t realise Harris was a paraolympian?

 

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What was Kennedy’s time t_o?

Champion @Buttface - Kennedy is competing as a seeded qualifier: he has advanced straight to the 100m semi-finals without running yet. ( a bit different these Games ... )