Angharad Evans wins gold in 100m breaststroke at Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Angharad Evans secured a gold medal in the 100m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Tollcross on July 26. The Scotland swimmer triumphed over Aimee Canny of South Africa in a thrilling final, earning her first major medal. Prior to the Games, Evans had been underestimated despite her speed, qualifying fastest. Following her victory, Evans expressed her emotional connection with the crowd and family, and is gearing up for her preferred event, the 200m, on July 29.
- •Evans won gold in the 100m breaststroke at Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
- •She edged out South Africa's Aimee Canny for the victory.
- •This win marks Evans' first major international medal.
- •She qualified fastest for the event, surprising some by her performance.
- •Evans is set to compete in the 200m breaststroke on July 29.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold
- 7:55 PMBBC Sport — Evans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold
"Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.
"Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 7:55 PMEvans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold
Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.
- BBC SportJul 26, 2026, 7:55 PMEvans steps out of shadows into spotlight with Scotland's fourth gold
Angharad Evans was overlooked before these Commonwealth Games. But now the Scotland swimmer is a gold medallist.
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