Australia leads 2026 Commonwealth Games medal table with 70 golds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:32 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Australia has dominated the medal table at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing 70 gold medals and a total of 171 medals across various sports. As the event concludes, Australia’s success in swimming, athletics, and cycling underscored their overall performance, with swimmer Meg Harris notable for winning six individual golds. England followed in second place with 29 golds, while Canada and India also fared well. Chad le Clos of South Africa made history by achieving his 21st Commonwealth medal, and 76-year-old Louise Hoskins set a record as the oldest gold medallist.
- •Australia won 70 golds, totaling 171 medals in Glasgow.
- •England finished second with 29 gold medals.
- •Meg Harris led Australia with six golds in swimming.
- •Chad le Clos became the most decorated Commonwealth athlete.
- •Louise Hoskins, at 76, became the oldest gold medallist.
- 6:32 PMYahoo Sports — Australia dominate Commonwealth Games medal table
"Australia dominate the 2026 Commonwealth Games medal table, winning 70 golds and 171 medals overall in Glasgow.
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