Podium sweep and relay gold cap Australia’s record athletics haul at Commonwealth Games
Australia achieved its most successful track and field day at the Commonwealth Games, highlighted by a podium sweep in the women's mile and a gold medal in the men's 4x100m relay. The team secured seven gold medals in a single day, surpassing previous historical records.
Why it matters
This performance marks a significant milestone in Australian sporting history, reflecting a peak in national athletic development and team coordination.
Jessica Hull (silver), Abbey Caldwell (gold) and Claudia Hollingsworth (bronze) of celebrate a clean sweep in the women's mile. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Jessica Hull (silver), Abbey Caldwell (gold) and Claudia Hollingsworth (bronze) of celebrate a clean sweep in the women's mile. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP Commonwealth Games 2026 Podium sweep and relay gold cap Australia’s record athletics haul at Commonwealth Games One-two-three for Caldwell, Hull and Hollingsworth in women’s mile
Men’s 4x100m relay team claim one of seven golds won on day nine
Prefer the Guardian on Google Australia delivered an unprecedented podium sweep in the women’s mile on the final day of athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games , after Abbey Caldwell upset Jessica Hull to secure one of seven track and field gold medals including a breakthrough victory for Lachie Kennedy’s 4x100m relay team.
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