‘Race of a lifetime’: Aussie makes Comm Games history; star’s gold ‘four years in the making’ – Wrap
Australian athlete Rose Davies made history by winning the women's 10,000m race at the Commonwealth Games, marking the first time an Australian woman has claimed gold in the event. Her victory was a standout moment in a successful start for the Australian team in Glasgow.
Why it matters
The achievement represents a significant milestone in Australian athletics and highlights the competitive spirit of the Commonwealth Games.
COMMONWEALTH-GAMES SPORTS ATHLETICS ‘Race of a lifetime’: Aussie makes Comm Games history; star’s gold ‘four years in the making’ – Wrap Davies claims iconic Gold in Aussie 1st | 00:22 Tim Miller from Fox Sports July 28th, 2026 8:16 am Rose Davies produced “the race of a lifetime” in an Australian Commonwealth Games first as the Glasgow gold rush continued on Day 4.
The 26-year old stormed home past Kenyan Diana Wanza to claim gold in the women’s 10,000m race, becoming the first Australian female to win the race.
Finishing nearly 11 seconds clear of Wanza with a time of 31:39.32, Davies began the athletics portion of the Games in spectacular style.
“This has been the race of a lifetime,” commentator Bruce McAvaney said on Channel 7 as Davies entered the final turn.
“She’s going to do, Rose Davies, what no Australian has ever done before.
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