Australia’s Georgia Baker joins select cycling club with fifth Commonwealth Games gold
Australian cyclist Georgia Baker secured her fifth Commonwealth Games gold medal by winning the women's 10km scratch race. Meanwhile, judoka Josh Katz experienced a difficult loss in the 60kg final, taking home the silver medal.
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Georgia Baker of Australia after winning gold in the women's 10km scratch race final. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP Georgia Baker of Australia after winning gold in the women's 10km scratch race final. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP Commonwealth Games 2026 Australia’s Georgia Baker joins select cycling club with fifth Commonwealth Games gold Baker adds to haul with scratch race win
Heartbreak for judoka Josh Katz in 60kg final
Prefer the Guardian on Google Georgia Baker has joined a select club in Australian cycling, winning her fifth Commonwealth Games gold medal.
Baker joins sprinters Anna Meares and Matt Glaetzer and pursuit specialist Brad McGee on five gold medals after capping faultless teamwork to claim the scratch race win.
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