Breanna Scott and Jesse Moore add to Australia’s gold medal bonanza at Commonwealth Games
At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Flynn Southam defeated Kyle Chalmers in the 100m freestyle, marking a significant shift in Australian swimming. Other athletes, including Jenna Forrester and Lani Pallister, also secured multiple gold medals.
Why it matters
The results highlight the emergence of new talent in international sports and the competitive nature of the Commonwealth Games.
Kyle Chalmers won bronze in the men’s 100m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP Kyle Chalmers won bronze in the men’s 100m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP Commonwealth Games 2026 Kyle Chalmers casts doubt on Olympics after losing 100m freestyle crown: ‘I have to be a realist’ Flynn Southam wins gold medal ahead of Chalmers in third
Gymnasts Breanna Scott and Jesse Moore add to gold medal tally
Prefer the Guardian on Google Kyle Chalmers has been dethroned as the Commonwealth Games 100m freestyle king in Glasgow after being reeled in by young friend and rival Flynn Southam in a landmark changing-of-the-guard moment.
With a potential record-breaking 10th Commonwealth gold in his sights, Chalmers had his proud run of never being beaten by an Australian in major international competition dismantled by 21-year-old Southam in the Tollcross pool.
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