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Sprinters Thomas Young and Sophie Hahn claimed England's first gold medals in athletics at the Commonwealth Games. Young won the men's 100m T38 final with a season's best time of 11:11 seconds, marking his 26th birthday. Hahn triumphed in the women's 100m T38 final, beating defending champion Olivia Breen of Wales.
Hahn's victory was her first since 2018, and she expressed her joy at winning in a home Games. England's Maddie Down secured bronze in the same race with a personal best time of 12:86. Young, who missed the 2022 Games due to injury, celebrated his win with a special birthday message. Read more racing coverage.
Other notable performances included Sam Bennett's silver in the men's 110m hurdles and Kimani Jack's bronze in the men's high jump. Georgia Hunter Bell advanced in the women's 800m, marking her debut at the Commonwealth Games. Related: Kate O'Connor secures Northern Ireland's first athletics gold since 1986.
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Thomas Young and Sophie Hahn won gold in the 100m T38 finals on the opening night. Sprinters Thomas Young and Sophie Hahn claimed England's first gold medals in athletics at the Commonwealth Games. Young won the men's 100m T38 final with a season's best time of 11:11 seconds, marking his 26th birthday. Hahn triumphed in the women's 100m T38 final, beating defending champion Olivia Breen of Wales.
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Runner World published this brief on July 29, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated July 27, 2026.
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