Cameron McEvoy claims Commonwealth gold, Adam Ramsay-Peaty prepares for final

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Cameron McEvoy claims Commonwealth gold, Adam Ramsay-Peaty prepares for final
Summary

Cameron McEvoy won gold in the 50 metres freestyle at the Commonwealth Games on July 27, setting a new Games record. He led an Australian sweep of the event, with Flynn Southham and Jamie Jack finishing second and third, respectively. Adam Ramsay-Peaty qualified for the men's 50m breaststroke final after previously finishing third in the 100m final. He expressed determination to bounce back with a strategic approach for the upcoming final. Other highlights include Lani Pallister winning gold in the women's 1500m and Iona Anderson's surprise victory over Kylie Masse in the women's 100m backstroke.

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By the Numbers
  • Cameron McEvoy wins gold in the 50m freestyle, setting a new record.
  • Adam Ramsay-Peaty qualifies for the 50m breaststroke final after a disappointing 100m performance.
  • Lani Pallister captures her second gold medal of the Commonwealth Games.
  • Iona Anderson surprises by defeating favorite Kylie Masse in the women's 100m backstroke.
  • Australia continues to dominate the relays with a win in the men's 4x200m freestyle.
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  • 12:11 AMYahoo SportsRamsay-Peaty beaten again as Australia reign supreme in Commonwealth pool
  • 12:04 AMYahoo SportsAussie great McEvoy masters Commonwealth gold, Ramsay-Peaty hatches battle plan to bounce back
What they're saying
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Australian swimming great Cameron McEvoy blew away the field to win his first individual Commonwealth Games gold in the 50 metres freestyle as England's Adam Ramsay-Peaty bounced back to reach the final of the 50m breaststroke.Ramsay-Peaty said he has a "battle plan" for Monday's 50m breaststroke final to ensure there is no repeat of his tears after finishing third in the 100m final.

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Adam Ramsay-Peaty fell short of gold at a fourth Commonwealth Games as he was beaten into bronze once more in the 50m breaststroke on another dominant night for Australia in the Glasgow pool.All of England's four golds in the pool so far have come in the para-swimming events, with Ramsay-Peaty failing to add another Commonwealth title.

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