Australia emerged as the dominant force at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing 70 gold medals and 171 medals overall after the first 10 days of competition spanning 10 sports. Their gold medal haul exceeded the combined total of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. A total of 215 gold medals had been distributed across 45 nations or territories competing at the Games.
England finished second in the medal standings with 29 golds, followed by Canada and India. Scotland, as hosts, claimed 13 gold medals for fifth place, while Wales earned nine golds and Northern Ireland three golds. Among Welsh competitors, cyclist Emma Finucane accounted for four of the nation’s gold medals.
Australian swimmers proved particularly dominant, capturing 37 gold medals and 76 total medals in aquatic events. Swimmer Meg Harris led individual performances with six gold medals, while teammate Sam Short won four swimming golds. Australia also topped the medal tables in athletics, track cycling, and 3×3 basketball.
Two athletes achieved historic milestones at the Games. South African swimmer Chad le Clos became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history when he earned his 21st medal through a bronze finish in the men’s 4x100m medley relay. The 34-year-old, competing since Delhi 2010, surpassed Emma McKeon of Australia’s previous record. In Para-sports, 76-year-old Louise Hoskins set a new age record as the oldest Commonwealth Games gold medallist, winning the Para-bowls women’s pairs title alongside 44-year-old Serena Bonnell. This achievement eclipsed the previous record held by Scotland’s George Miller. Glasgow 2026 featured a record 141 Para-sport medals across the competition.
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