Canada's Josh Liendo breaks Commonwealth Games record for gold
Canadian swimmer Joshua Liendo set a new Commonwealth Games record in the 100-metre butterfly to secure gold in Glasgow. Fellow Canadian Ellie Black also made history by winning her second all-around gymnastics title at the Games.
Why it matters
These performances represent significant milestones for Canadian athletes on the international stage.
Canada's Joshua Liendo, left and Australia's Flyn Southam celebrate after competing in the men's 50 meter freestyle semifinal swimming event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (Manish Swarup/AP) Toronto swimmer Joshua Liendo and Halifax gymnast Ellie Black added gold medals to Canada's tally at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday.
Liendo defended his men's 100-metre butterfly title before Black became the first person to win two all-around gymnastics crowns at the Games.
Liendo touched the wall in a meet record of 50.42 seconds, edging Australians Matthew Temple (50.43) and Ben Armbruster (50.58) at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
The 23-year-old repeated as Commonwealth champion after winning gold in 2022 and later earning Olympic silver in the event at the 2024 Paris Games.
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