Australia ends 64-year 100m medal drought at Commonwealth Games
Lachie Kennedy broke the national record to win Australia's first men's 100m medal in 64 years at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
July 29, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com
Australian sprinter Lachie Kennedy made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, breaking the national record to win a medal in the men's 100m — ending Australia's 64-year wait for a medal in the event. The last Australian man to medal in the 100m at the Commonwealth Games was in 1962.
Kennedy's performance was part of a remarkable day for Australian athletics, with the women's 100m also yielding a medal. The achievements came in challenging conditions, with drizzle falling over the track at the Glasgow stadium.
Kennedy's national record time has not been independently verified as of press time. The Commonwealth Games, held every four years, brought together athletes from across the Commonwealth of Nations.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was the last time Australia won a men's 100m medal at the Commonwealth Games?
The last Australian man to medal in the 100m at the Commonwealth Games was in 1962, 64 years before Lachie Kennedy's medal in 2026.
What record did Lachie Kennedy break?
Lachie Kennedy broke the Australian national record in the men's 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Where were the 2026 Commonwealth Games held?
The 2026 Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow, Scotland.
