Australia's men lose Commonwealth cycling pursuit to England; women defend title

The Guardian Sport1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:38 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Australia's men lose Commonwealth cycling pursuit to England; women defend title
Summary

On July 30, at the Commonwealth Games track cycling, Australia's men's team pursuiters faced a setback, suffering a surprise defeat against England. This match marks a revenge scenario for England after their loss to Australia in the Paris Olympics gold medal race. In contrast, Australia's women retained their title in the final against New Zealand. The day highlighted the contrasting fortunes of the Australian cycling teams as they competed for honors on the Commonwealth stage.

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  • Australia's men lost in the Commonwealth final against England.
  • The defeat comes after Australia beat Great Britain for gold in Paris.
  • Australia's women's team defended their title against New Zealand.
  • The cycling events are part of the Commonwealth Games.
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Olympic champions pipped by their old rivals Women defend title in final against New Zealand Australia’s team pursuiters have had mixed fortunes on day one of the Commonwealth Games track cycling. The men suffered a surprise loss in their Ashes final as England gained some revenge for the Paris Olympics, where Australia beat Great Britain for the gold medal. Continue reading...

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