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Tatiana Tostevin sets record as Channel Islands shine in Glasgow 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:26 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Tatiana Tostevin sets record as Channel Islands shine in Glasgow 2026

Summary

Guernsey's Tatiana Tostevin set a new island record in the women's 50m backstroke, swimming 29.59 seconds at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This performance improved her previous record by 0.09 seconds. Tostevin placed seventh in her heat, with Canadian Kylie Masse winning. Jersey's Clara Ginnis qualified for the final of the women's 400m individual medley, finishing fourth in her heat with a time of 5:05.83. Other significant performances included Jersey's Matthew Deffains in the men's 100m freestyle and Sam Sterry in the men's 800m freestyle heats, while Guernsey's Henry Bolton also competed.

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By the Numbers

•Tatiana Tostevin finishes seventh in the women's 50m backstroke.
•Clara Ginnis qualifies for the final in the 400m individual medley.
•Matthew Deffains is the fastest Channel Islander in the men's 100m freestyle.
•Henry Bolton wins his heat in the men's 100m freestyle.

Latest Updates

12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Island swimmers break record on final day
11:22 AMYahoo Sports — Tostevin breaks second Guernsey record at Glasgow 2026
11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Channel Island swimmers impress at Glasgow 2026

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Guernsey's women's 4x100m medley relay team break the island record as Channel Island swimmers close their Commonwealth Games campaign.
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