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Matt Richards aims for Commonwealth gold in Glasgow

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 12:34 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Matt Richards aims for Commonwealth gold in Glasgow

Summary

Matt Richards, a double Olympic champion, is set to compete in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow from July 24 to July 29. He seeks to win gold to complete his major medal collection after finishing fourth in Birmingham in 2022. Richards, who has won Olympic gold in 2021 and 2024, emphasizes the importance of hearing the Welsh anthem on the podium. He leads a Welsh team of 21 swimmers, including Kieran Bird and promising 19-year-old Ela Letton-Jones, who will compete in the S13 100m freestyle. The event will take place at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.

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Key Details

•Richards has multiple world and European titles.
•Ela Letton-Jones seeks to build on her recent silver medal.
•The Commonwealth Games run from July 24 to July 29.
•The swimming competitions occur at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.
•Tyler Melbourne-Smith debuts at the Commonwealth Games after successful Youth Commonwealth Games.

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