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Sean McCann has qualified for the Commonwealth Games final in the 400m freestyle after finishing fourth in his heat, finishing with a time of 3:52.64/3:52.65. He is the younger brother of Madeleine McCann and represents Scotland while studying at Loughborough University. He hopes to push for a place in the 2028 Olympics.
Caeleb Le Clos has secured his record-equalling Commonwealth Games medal haul, bringing his total to 18 medals (7 golds, 4 silvers, 7 bronzes). He remains active in Glasgow, targeting further events including butterfly races, with a Fifth Olympic bid in Los Angeles 2028 underway.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have opened in Glasgow with a scaled-back program across four venues and 10 sports. About 3,000 athletes from 74 nations compete for 215 golds. The opening ceremony features KT Tunstall and Nathan Evans, with King Charles due to attend. The event follows Victoria’s withdrawal as hosts, a decision that led to Glasgow stepping in. The Games will run until August 2.
Duncan Scott has won gold in the 200m individual medley at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, breaking the Games record and extending Scotland’s medal haul. The 29-year-old delivers a dominant performance in backstroke and breaststroke before finishing strong in freestyle, as fellow athletes react with pride and focus shifts to upcoming finals.
Scott has claimed the men’s 200m individual medley title at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, setting a Games record of 1:56.38 and taking Scotland’s medal tally to three in 45 minutes. He defeated England’s Dean by nearly a second amid a tense start to Team Scotland’s home Games.