Mariah Cleggy' channels Messi to earn gold at Commonwealth Games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Stephen Clegg captured gold in the 50m freestyle S14 at the Commonwealth Games on July 28, elevating Scotland's medal tally to seven golds and 14 total. Clegg, who also won silver in the 100m earlier in the competition, overcame a shoulder surgery earlier this season to achieve his victory. He posted a time of 24.73 seconds, which was half a second faster than his previous best this year. Clegg, along with his siblings, faces vision challenges due to stargardt macular dystrophy but continues to excel in swimming. He expressed the emotional significance of this win, citing its unique place in his career.
- •Stephen Clegg wins gold in 50m freestyle S14 at Commonwealth Games.
- •Scotland's medal tally reaches seven golds and 14 total.
- •Clegg also won silver in the 100m earlier in the Games.
- •He overcame shoulder surgery to achieve this victory.
- •Clegg's siblings also compete in elite swimming, facing vision challenges.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — 'Mariah Cleggy' channels Messi to swim to gold for Scotland
- 8:03 PMBBC Sport — 'Mariah Cleggy' channels Messi to swim to gold for Scotland
"Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg adds Commonwealth Games gold to his earlier silver to take Scotland's tally to seven.
"Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg adds Commonwealth Games gold to his earlier silver to take Scotland's tally to seven.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:14 PM'Mariah Cleggy' channels Messi to swim to gold for Scotland
Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg adds Commonwealth Games gold to his earlier silver to take Scotland's tally to seven.
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 8:03 PM'Mariah Cleggy' channels Messi to swim to gold for Scotland
Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg adds Commonwealth Games gold to his earlier silver to take Scotland's tally to seven.
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