Lani Pallister wins 400m freestyle gold at Commonwealth Games
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Lani Pallister opened Australia's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a gold in the 400m freestyle. She clocked a time of 3:59.56, surpassing New Zealand's Erika Fairweather, who was the fastest qualifier. Fellow Australian Jenna Forrester secured bronze in the event. This achievement marks a strong start for Australia in the competition, showcasing Pallister’s swimming prowess early in the Games.
- •Pallister wins gold with a time of 3:59.56.
- •Erika Fairweather of New Zealand finishes behind her.
- •Jenna Forrester of Australia takes bronze.
- •The event took place at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- 7:26 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lani Pallister opens Australia’s Commonwealth Games tally with 400m freestyle gold
"Pallister clocks 3.59.56 to beat New Zealand’s Erika Fairweather Fellow Australian Jenna Forrester wins the bronze Lani Pallister has opened Australia’s medal tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games by winning the 400m freestyle. Pallister clocked three minutes 59.56 seconds to easily beat the fastest qualifier, New Zealand’s Erika Fairweather. Continue reading...
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