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
- 🥇 Matthew Kipchumba (Kenya) – 13:23.61
- 🥈 Ky Robinson (Australia) – 13:24.70
- 🥉 Gulveer Singh (India) – 13:24.95
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.