Chad le Clos earns 19th medal at Commonwealth Games with bronze
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Chad le Clos of South Africa secured a bronze medal in the men’s 4×100-metre freestyle relay at the Commonwealth Games on July 25, 2026. This achievement marks his record 19th medal, surpassing previous records held by Phil Adams and Mick Gault. Le Clos expressed deep emotion over the milestone, stating it meant a lot to him. With a career total of seven golds, four silvers, and eight bronzes, le Clos continues to compete in various events at the Games, having previously debuted in 2010. He plans to participate in upcoming butterfly races and aims for a fifth Olympic appearance in 2028.
- •Chad le Clos won a bronze medal in the men’s 4×100-metre freestyle relay.
- •He recorded his 19th Commonwealth Games medal, setting a new record.
- •Le Clos has achieved seven golds, four silvers, and eight bronzes in his Commonwealth career.
- •He debuted at the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and is competing in his fifth Games.
- •Le Clos will also compete in the 50- and 100-metre butterfly events.
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games record with 19th medal
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Chad le Clos makes Commonwealth Games history with a record 19th medal
"South African swimmer Chad le Clos became the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning a bronze medal in the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay on Friday. The record 19th medal took Le Clos past shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of England. Le Clos' Commonwealth haul was up to seven golds, four silvers and eight bronzes.
"A record 19th medal took South Africa’s Chad le Clos past shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of England.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 5:48 AMSouth Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games record with 19th medal
A record 19th medal took South Africa’s Chad le Clos past shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of England.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:26 PMChad le Clos makes Commonwealth Games history with a record 19th medal
South African swimmer Chad le Clos became the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning a bronze medal in the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay on Friday. The record 19th medal took Le Clos past shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of England. Le Clos' Commonwealth haul was up to seven golds, four silvers and eight bronzes.
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