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Australia Sweeps Podium, Sets Record at Commonwealth Games

Published August 1, 2026 · Updated August 2, 2026 · The Guardian

Australia capped off its Commonwealth Games athletics campaign with a historic podium sweep in the women's mile and relay gold, setting a new national record.

Australia delivered an unprecedented one-two-three finish in the women's mile with Caldwell, Hull and Hollingsworth, while Lachie Kennedy's 4x100m relay team claimed another gold, contributing to a total of seven track and field gold medals on day nine. afsport.lat

The seven-gold haul surpasses the previous record of six set in Auckland in 1950, making it Australia's most successful track and field day at the Commonwealth Games.

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