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Australia Sweeps Podium, Sets Record

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

Australia capped a historic athletics campaign with a podium sweep in the women's mile and seven gold medals on day nine, setting a new Commonwealth Games record.

Australia delivered an unprecedented podium sweep in the women's mile on the final day of athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games. Abbey Caldwell upset Jessica Hull to secure one of seven track and field gold medals, including a breakthrough victory for Lachie Kennedy's 4x100m relay team. truewildgame.online

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

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