Australia's cycling team secures 10 gold medals at Commonwealth Games
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Australia concluded the Commonwealth Games with a total of 171 medals, including 70 golds. The cycling team accounted for 10 gold medals out of 28 overall. Georgia Baker earned the honor of carrying the flag at the closing ceremony after finishing second in the women's elimination race, behind teammate Alyssa Polites. This successful campaign was marked by challenges faced by the cyclists, including injuries and career uncertainties. The Games, held at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, showcased Australia’s dominance in the cycling events.
- •Australia finishes with 171 total medals at the Games
- •Cycling squad contributes 10 gold medals and 28 overall
- •Georgia Baker carries the flag at the closing ceremony
- •Baker finishes runner-up to Alyssa Polites in women's elimination
- •The Games were held at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
- 10:17 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australia’s cyclists complete mammoth medal haul at end of Commonwealth Games
"Australia end Games with 171 medals all up, including 70 gold Cycling squad contributes 10 gold medals and 28 in total Australia’s track cyclists have transformed pure pain, near-retirement and woefully-timed ill health into a dominating Commonwealth Games campaign. Georgia Baker’s history-equalling exploits earned her the honour of carrying the flag at the closing ceremony. She was stunned when team chef de mission Petria Thomas broke the news to her in the middle of the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, moments after finishing runner-up to teammate Alyssa Polites in the women’s elimination race. Continue reading...
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