Australia achieves record-breaking day at Commonwealth Games — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Australia's track and field athletes delivered an outstanding performance on the final day of the Commonwealth Games, achieving their most successful day in the event's history. Abbey Caldwell, Jessica Hull, and Claudia Hollingsworth completed a podium sweep in the women's mile.
The men's 4x100m relay team also claimed gold, marking their first victory in the event in 52 years. The team's success was attributed to their trust in each other and their willingness to take risks with faster baton hand-offs. Read more racing coverage.
Kurtis Marschall added to the day's triumphs by winning his third consecutive pole vault title, surpassing the Commonwealth Games record. The day's victories also included wins in the javelin, discus, and 200m T38. Related: Josh Kerr Wins Commonwealth Games Mile Gold in Glasgow.
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Australia secured seven gold medals, including a historic podium sweep in the women's mile. Australia's track and field athletes delivered an outstanding performance on the final day of the Commonwealth Games, achieving their most successful day in the event's history. Abbey Caldwell, Jessica Hull, and Claudia Hollingsworth completed a podium sweep in the women's mile.
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Runner World published this brief on August 1, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated August 1, 2026.
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