Scotland’s Josh Kerr capped one of the greatest two-week stretches in middle-distance running by winning the men’s mile title at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, delighting a home crowd at Scotstoun Stadium.

Just 14 days after rewriting history with a world-record mile of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League, Kerr added Commonwealth gold with a tactically brilliant victory in 3:54.12. The race marked the return of the mile to the Commonwealth Games for the first time since 1966, making his triumph even more significant.

Unlike his record-breaking run in London, the Commonwealth final unfolded at a much slower pace. Kerr stayed patient through the early laps before unleashing his trademark acceleration with around 250 metres remaining. Once he hit the front, there was no catching him.

Australia’s Cameron Myers claimed the silver medal in 3:55.26, while Kenya’s former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot took bronze in 3:55.41. Fellow Scot Jake Wightman finished sixth after briefly featuring among the leading group.

The victory carried special meaning for Kerr, who grew up competing at Scotstoun Stadium and had spoken before the Games about fulfilling a childhood dream of winning a major title on home soil. After missing out on gold at the previous Commonwealth Games, the 28-year-old made amends in front of an ecstatic Scottish crowd.

Kerr’s latest success further cements his status as one of the world’s premier middle-distance runners. Already the 2023 world 1500m champion, he now adds a Commonwealth mile title to a remarkable season that has seen him break one of athletics’ oldest and most iconic world records.

England’s Jazmin Sawyers finally completed her Glasgow redemption story, soaring to women’s long jump gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a winning leap of 6.93m.

Twelve years after claiming silver as a teenager at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the same city, Sawyers returned to Glasgow to upgrade that medal to gold in front of another passionate home crowd.

The victory marked one of the most emotional moments of the athletics programme, coming just over two years after an Achilles tendon rupture forced the British star to miss the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her comeback culminated in the biggest outdoor title of her career.

Sawyers took control of the competition with her 6.93m effort, a mark that none of her rivals could match. The performance capped a remarkable return to the top level after months of rehabilitation and uncertainty.

Speaking after the competition, Sawyers reflected on the significance of winning in Glasgow.

“It was the start of my career and one of the best moments of my entire career. But when you’ve done that, there’s only one thing to do, which is to upgrade.”

Already the 2023 European Indoor champion and British indoor record holder with a 7.00m jump, Sawyers has long been one of Britain’s premier horizontal jumpers. However, the Commonwealth title had remained elusive despite her success on the international stage.

Her triumph was also a major boost for Team England on the final day of athletics, contributing to a strong medal haul that included silver in the mixed 4x400m relay.

For Sawyers, though, this was a deeply personal victory. Returning to the city where she first announced herself to the athletics world and overcoming the disappointment of missing the Olympics made the gold medal even more special.

With a championship-winning jump of 6.93m, Jazmin Sawyers finally wrote the perfect ending to a journey that began in Glasgow 12 years ago.

Australia claimed a historic gold medal in the men’s 4x100m relay at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, storming to victory in 38.07 seconds to end a 52-year wait for the title. The quartet of Lachlan Kennedy, Josh Azzopardi, Calab Law and Rowan Browning produced flawless baton exchanges to edge Olympic champions Canada in a thrilling finish.

The race was followed by dramatic scenes as Canada, who had initially finished second in 38.11 seconds, were disqualified for an alleged lane infringement. Nigeria were provisionally promoted to silver with 38.12 seconds, while Ghana moved up to bronze in 38.13 seconds.

However, after reviewing video evidence, Canada’s appeal was upheld and the disqualification was overturned. The reinstatement restored Canada to the silver medal position, with Nigeria taking bronze, while Ghana narrowly missed out on a place on the podium.

Final results:

Gold: Australia – 38.07s
Silver: Canada – 38.11s
Bronze: Nigeria – 38.12s

Australia’s Kurtis Marschall underlined his status as one of the world’s premier pole vaulters by winning the men’s pole vault title at the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a championship-record clearance of 5.85m.

The 28-year-old cleared the winning height to break the previous Commonwealth Games record and successfully defended the title he had won in Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 becoming a three-time Commonwealth Games champion.

Marschall, already a two-time World Championships medallist, once again delivered on the big stage. His victory in Glasgow adds another major title to a career that has seen him consistently rank among the world’s elite. He won bronze at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene before improving to silver at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, firmly establishing himself as one of the sport’s leading vaulters. He has also represented Australia at multiple Olympic Games and is the Australian national record holder with a best of 6.00m, making him one of the select few athletes to have cleared the six-metre barrier.

Silver went to Menno Vloon, who cleared 5.80m in an impressive competition, while England’s Owen Heard claimed bronze with 5.70m, just one centimetre shy of his personal best set earlier this year.

Heard’s medal marked the biggest international achievement of his career. The 24-year-old produced a composed series of jumps throughout the evening to secure a place on the podium in front of a lively Glasgow crowd.

The men’s pole vault brought the athletics programme to a fitting close, with Marschall’s championship-record performance providing a spectacular finale. His consistency over three successive Commonwealth Games and continued success on the world stage have cemented his place among Australia’s greatest field athletes

India’s Gulveer Singh continued his outstanding campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026, clinching the bronze medal in the men’s 5,000m to add a second podium finish to his name after winning silver in the 10,000m earlier in the championships.

Gulveer produced a determined performance in a fiercely contested race, clocking 13:24.95s to finish third. The Indian distance runner displayed remarkable composure and tactical awareness before unleashing a sensational sprint over the final 50 metres, securing his place on the podium in dramatic fashion.

The race was decided by the narrowest of margins. Matthew Kipchumba of Kenya claimed the gold medal in 13:23.61, while Australia’s Ky Robinson took silver with 13:24.70. Gulveer crossed the finish line just 0.25 seconds behind the silver medallist, underlining the highly competitive nature of the final.

Medal Winners – Men’s 5,000m

The bronze medal caps a memorable Commonwealth Games campaign for Gulveer, who has now reached the podium in both distance events he contested. Earlier in the championships, he secured the silver medal in the men’s 10,000m, showcasing his endurance and consistency over two demanding races.

Winning medals in both the 10,000m and 5,000m is a significant achievement at a major international championship, highlighting Gulveer’s versatility across long-distance events. His performances throughout the Games have established him as one of India’s leading distance runners and demonstrated his ability to compete against some of the strongest athletes in the Commonwealth.

With a silver in the 10,000m and a bronze in the 5,000m, Gulveer Singh concludes the Commonwealth Games 2026 with two medals, making him one of India’s standout performers in athletics at the championships.

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has revealed that she competed in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 while carrying an injury, shedding light on the circumstances behind her unexpected bronze-medal finish.

The reigning African star admitted after the race that she was far from fully fit but chose to compete for her country despite the physical setback. Her determination earned her a place on the podium, adding another Commonwealth Games medal to an already glittering career.

Amusan entered Glasgow as one of the biggest names in world athletics and the favourite to defend her Commonwealth title.

Instead, the Nigerian had to settle for bronze after an injury limited her performance in the final. While disappointed not to retain her crown, Amusan revealed that simply making it to the finish line and winning a medal under the circumstances was an achievement in itself.

Despite the setback in Glasgow, Amusan remains one of the most accomplished sprint hurdlers in history.

She became the 2022 World Champion in the 100m hurdles in Eugene, where she also set the world record of 12.12 seconds in the semifinals—a mark that still stands.

The Nigerian has also been a dominant force in the Diamond League, becoming the first Nigerian athlete to win the overall Diamond League title in 2021 before defending it in subsequent seasons.

Long before Glasgow 2026, Amusan had established herself as one of the Commonwealth Games’ most successful hurdlers.

She won gold in the 100m hurdles at Gold Coast 2018, successfully defended her title at Birmingham 2022, and added a relay bronze in 2018.

Her bronze medal in Glasgow means she has now won three consecutive individual medals in the event at the Commonwealth Games, underlining her remarkable consistency at the championships.

India booked its place in the 4×400m mixed relay final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, advancing as one of the fastest losers after clocking 3:20.98 in the heats.

The Indian quartet finished fourth in their heat, but their time was good enough to secure qualification as the seventh-fastest team overall, keeping their medal hopes alive heading into the final.

Strong Start from Vishal TK

India got off to an encouraging start through Vishal TK, who delivered a composed opening leg.

The national record holder produced a 46.10-second split, handing India an early advantage and placing the team in a strong position after the first exchange.

Momentum Slips Away

The race began to unravel on the second leg as Ansa Babu went out aggressively over the opening 200 metres but struggled to maintain the pace over the final stretch.

She clocked a 53.90-second split, allowing rival teams to move ahead and costing India the advantage built by Vishal.

The final two legs, run by Rajesh Ramesh and Rashdeep Kaur, were unable to recover the lost ground.

Rajesh returned a 47.00-second split, while Rashdeep clocked 53.98 seconds, as India crossed the finish line in fourth place.

Through to the Final

Despite missing out on an automatic qualifying position, India’s 3:20.98 was sufficient to progress on time, earning the team the seventh-fastest qualifying spot for the final.

The performance, however, highlighted areas that will need improvement if India is to challenge the stronger relay nations for a podium finish. While the men’s legs were competitive, the team lost valuable ground during the middle stages of the race.

India also has Neeru Pathak available as the reserve athlete for the mixed relay squad, giving the team management an additional selection option ahead of the final.

With qualification secured, the focus now shifts to producing a cleaner, more balanced performance when the medals are decided.

 

Australia’s Rose Davies produced one of the defining performances of the Commonwealth Games 2026, becoming the first woman in history—regardless of nationality—to win both the 5,000m and 10,000m titles at the Commonwealth Games.

Having already claimed Australia’s first track gold of the Games in the 10,000m, Davies completed the remarkable distance double by winning the 5,000m final in a season’s best of 14:44.53 in Glasgow.

The victory places her in a league of her own in Commonwealth Games history, as no woman before her had managed to sweep both long-distance events at a single edition of the Games.

The women’s 5,000m final developed into an all-Australian battle at the front, with Olympic silver medallist Jessica Hull pushing Davies all the way to the finish.

Davies held her composure over the closing stages to secure gold in 14:44.53, while Hull settled for silver in a season’s best 14:45.07. Scotland’s Megan Keith completed the podium with a season’s best 14:49.10.

Women’s 5000m Final

Uganda’s Esther Chebet finished a close fourth in 14:50.70, narrowly missing out on a place on the podium.

Davies had laid the foundation for her historic achievement earlier in the Games by winning the 10,000m gold in 31:39.32, delivering Australia’s first athletics gold medal on the track in Glasgow.

Rather than settling for one title, the Australian returned for the 5,000m and once again proved herself the strongest distance runner in the field, holding off the challenge of Hull in a thrilling finish.

Her ability to win both races against world-class opposition highlighted not only her endurance but also her championship racing instincts.

By sweeping the 10,000m and 5,000m titles, Rose Davies has achieved something no woman has managed in the history of the Commonwealth Games.

The historic double is one of the standout moments of Glasgow 2026 and cements Davies’ status as one of Australia’s finest distance runners. With two gold medals and a unique place in Commonwealth Games history, she leaves Glasgow having delivered one of the greatest championship performances by an Australian athlete.

 

Nigeria’s Samuel Ogazi produced one of the standout performances of the Commonwealth Games 2026, storming to victory in the men’s 400m semifinals in a sensational 44.52 seconds—the fastest semifinal ever run in Commonwealth Games history.

The 19-year-old announced himself as the overwhelming favourite for gold with a commanding display, becoming the only athlete to break the 45-second barrier across the three semifinal races.

Ogazi’s dominance was evident from the opening metres as he powered away from the field before easing towards the finish. In a moment that quickly went viral, the Nigerian flashed a peace sign and appeared to gesture “thank you for coming to my show” just before crossing the finish line, underlining just how comfortably he had won.

His winning time left the rest of the field trailing well behind. Botswana’s Lee Eppie finished second in 45.26s, while Jamaica’s Zandriyon Barnes took third in 45.38s.

The gap of nearly three-quarters of a second between Ogazi and the rest of the field highlighted the exceptional quality of his run.

With no other semifinalist dipping below 45 seconds, Ogazi heads into the final as the clear athlete to beat. His 44.52s not only rewrote the Commonwealth Games semifinal record but also reaffirmed the form that has established him as one of the world’s most exciting young quarter-milers.

If he can reproduce anything close to his semifinal performance, the Nigerian will be the overwhelming favourite to claim the Commonwealth Games title.

Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi etched his name into Commonwealth Games history by becoming the first Nigerian ever to win the men’s shot put title, producing a championship-winning throw of 21.07m in Glasgow.

The victory capped a commanding campaign for the 33-year-old, who progressed smoothly through qualification before holding off a world-class field in one of the closest field event contests of the Games.

Enekwechi signalled his intent in the qualification round, requiring just one throw of 20.03m to surpass the automatic qualifying standard and book his place in the final with minimal effort. After achieving the mark, he shut down his series, conserving energy for the medal contest.

His effortless qualification underlined the consistency that has made him one of Africa’s premier shot putters over the past decade.

The final lived up to expectations, with New Zealand’s Tom Walsh and England’s Scott Lincoln pushing beyond the 21-metre mark.

Walsh briefly led the competition with 21.03m, while Lincoln threw 20.99m to stay firmly in medal contention. Enekwechi, however, responded with a superb 21.07m, a throw that proved decisive as neither rival could improve in the remaining rounds.

The winning margin was just four centimetres over Walsh, highlighting the quality of the contest.

Men’s Shot Put Final

India’s challenge came from Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill, who had both qualified impressively for the final. Toor, the former Asian Games champion and national record holder, finished fifth with a best throw of 20.27m, while Samardeep placed seventh with 20.03m. Despite fielding two finalists, India’s wait for a first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s shot put continues.

The gold medal was a landmark moment for Nigerian athletics. While Nigeria has enjoyed enormous success in sprints, hurdles and jumps at the Commonwealth Games, the men’s shot put title had remained elusive until Enekwechi’s breakthrough.

The triumph also completed Enekwechi’s remarkable Commonwealth journey. Having won silver at the 2018 Gold Coast Games, he returned eight years later to climb the top step of the podium and make history for his country.

Born in New York to Nigerian parents, Enekwechi represents Nigeria internationally and has developed into one of the continent’s greatest shot put athletes. He owns a personal best of 22.10m, set in 2025, and has won multiple African titles while consistently competing on the global circuit