Commonwealth Games

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Nina Kennedy was forced to settle for silver in blsutery conditions.

Kennedy settles for silver while teenager stuns in 10km walk

West Australian Nina Kennedy was blown off her course to claim back-to-back Commonwealth gold in the women's pole vault final while Australia’s sprinters couldn’t quite back up their 100m success.

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Gold medalist Oliver Bleddyn of Team Australia (C), Silver medalist Conor Leahy of Team Australia (L) and Bronze medalist James Moriarty of Team Australia (R) pose on the podium during the Men's 4000M Individual Pursuit Final.

Aussies shake off DQ drama to dominate cycling program

After a disastrous start to the medal races, Australia have dominated the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome to take home another deluge of medals on the penultimate day of Commonwealth Games action.

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Josh Katz had the shoulder of his brother - and coach - to cry on after losing his final in Glasgow. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Big brother in the box for Aussie's emotional silver

Australian judoka Josh Katz was in tears after missing out on Commonwealth Games gold, while defending champion Tinka Easton also suffered heartache in Glasgow.

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One day after winning gold, Felicity Wilson-Haffenden had a frustrating day in Glasgow. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Double DQ: Aussies lament 'subjective' velodrome call

Felicity Wilson-Haffenden has been disqualified from her individual pursuit bronze-medal ride at the Commonwealth Games, frustrating Australian team staff.

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Eliza Ault-Connell has won a medal after her successful protest enraged England's chef de mission. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussie comeback queen's bizarre ride to Glasgow medal

Australian veteran Eliza Ault-Connell has claimed one of the most unusual medals of the Glasgow Games after a huge crash and re-run final in her event.

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Rose Davies (front) of Australia crossing the finish line in first place ahead of Jessica Hull of Australia in second place in the Women's 5000m Final at Scotstoun Stadium during day seven of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Picture date: Thursday July 30, 2026.. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

‘Unforgettable’: Aussie crowned new track queen

Australia’s new queen of the track Rose Davies nailed a dream middle-distance double as teammate and rival Jessica Hull played her own part in history in a 1-2 flash of flourescent yellow.

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Rose Davies of Team Australia crosses the finish line to win the gold medal in the Women's 5000 Metres.

Golden Rose makes history after stunning double triumph

If there was any doubt left over about whether Australia is in a golden age of athletics, Rose Davies shattered it, to stand alone in history after a stunning 5,000m triumph.

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - JULY 30: Leigh Hoffman of Team Australia celebrates after winning the gold medal during the Men's Team Sprint Finals - Gold in the Track Cycling on day seven of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome on July 30, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Aussies take final swipe at Richardson after gold medal ride

Australia have taken out a sweet victory over bitter rivals England in the men’s team sprint and couldn’t help but take a parting shot at a former teammate.

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Australia's unbeaten Diamonds have won through to the last four at the Commonwealth Games. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Diamonds thrash Northern Ireland for Games finals berth

Defending netball champions Diamonds are through to the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after demolishing Northern Ireland to remain undefeated in Glasgow.

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Ridge Barredo took a scary tumble as he failed to complete a lift at the Commonwealth Games. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Married At First Sight star's Games date falls flat

An Australian reality TV star's bid for weightlifting glory has ended in injury drama as Taniela Rainibogi won Fiji's first gold at the Commonwealth Games.

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The Australians have qualified fastest in the Men's Team Sprint and will ride for gold in Glasgow. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia qualify fastest in men's team sprint at Games

The day after Matt Richardson's stunning withdrawal from the Commonwealth Games, the Australian men's team sprint have made a strong start in track cycling.

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Jess Hull has put in a professional performance to cruise through her women’s mile.

Hull on cruise control in strong women’s mile

Jess Hull has put in a professional performance to cruise through her women’s mile heat ahead of starring in the 5000m final later tonight.

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Gold medalists Iona Alexandra Anderson, Sienna Toohey, Alex Perkins and Meg Harris of Team Australia.

Aussies set new aquatic benchmark in Glasgow

A dead-heat not even a fingernail could separate, a legend’s retirement tears and a son of a gun performs his own aquatic alchemy.

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Aussie swim stars Meg Harris and Shayna Jack have a laugh during the Commonwealth Games.

Unheralded Aussie outshines famous peers to join Games royalty

The 24-year-old’s name is now alongside Australia’s finest and she admits she’s ‘pretty cooked’.

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