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South Africa’s Chad Le Clos has extended his Commonwealth Games medal tally to 19 with a recent bronze and gold, as he pivots toward butterfly events and a fifth Olympic bid in Los Angeles.
The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have opened under a tightened format after Victoria dropped out. About 3,000 athletes from 74 nations compete across 10 sports at four venues, with opening ceremonies staged at the OVO Hydro and a reduced schedule, while broadcasters outline rights and streaming options.
Glasgow has stepped in to host the Commonwealth Games after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to spiralling costs. The 10-sport programme includes six para sports and will take place across four venues, with Josh Kerr featuring at Scotstoun Stadium. Live coverage will be on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
Ramsay-Peaty misses gold in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing third with 59.65s as Jersey’s Filip Nowacki claims silver and Australia’s Sam Williamson wins. England’s Sheffield and Maskill set records in the 200m freestyle finals.
Sean McCann, a 21-year-old swimmer and brother of Madeleine McCann, has training intensity and Olympic ambitions shaping his path at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He aims to reach longer-distance freestyle finals and secure a GB spot for LA 2028.
Scotland has secured multiple medals across the Tollcross events, with Keanna MacInnes taking silver in the 100m butterfly and Angharad Evans winning gold in the 200m breaststroke and contributing to relay medals. The team has performed strongly, expanding Scotland’s medal tally and energising home crowds.