Angharad Evans captures double gold for Scotland at Commonwealth Games
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Angharad Evans solidified her status as a standout swimmer for Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning gold in both the 100m and 200m breaststroke events. She contributed significantly to Scotland's overall success by also securing a silver and bronze relay medal, resulting in four medals for her during the competition. The final night of swimming featured a raucous atmosphere as Evans delivered compelling performances, overcoming her self-described nerves. Evans will next compete at the European Championships following her breakthrough success in Glasgow.
- •Angharad Evans wins gold in 100m and 200m breaststroke events.
- •Claims silver in women's 4x100m medley relay.
- •Scotland's swimming team achieves a total of 12 medals at the Games.
- •Evans acknowledges overcoming nerves to secure her victories.
- •Next up for Evans are the European Championships.
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Evans battles nerves to become Scotland's breakout star
- 10:32 PMBBC Sport — Evans battles nerves to become Scotland's breakout star
"Angharad Evans added another breaststroke gold to become Scotland's breakout star in the pool at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
"Angharad Evans added another breaststroke gold to become Scotland's breakout star in the pool at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 10:36 PMEvans battles nerves to become Scotland's breakout star
Angharad Evans added another breaststroke gold to become Scotland's breakout star in the pool at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- BBC SportJul 29, 2026, 10:32 PMEvans battles nerves to become Scotland's breakout star
Angharad Evans added another breaststroke gold to become Scotland's breakout star in the pool at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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