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National records tumble as Australia's athletics team stuns in Glasgow

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Eleanor Patterson won her second Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's high jump on day five in Glasgow, leading home an Australian 1-2 on another stunning day for Australia.

Patterson was one of nine Australian gold medal performances, taking the team to 35 gold medals for the Games so far.

Twelve years after first triumphing in Glasgow as a teenager, Patterson equalled the Games record of 1.96m in a rain-interrupted final.

She managed the height with her third and last attempt before unsuccessfully attempting a new Games mark of 2m.

Patterson edged out Australian teammate and world champion, Nicola Olyslagers (1.93m).

Olyslagers failed with her three attempts at 1.96m and settled for silver.

On a big night at the main stadium, Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis both missed out on gold, but broke 100m national records while capturing medals.

Kennedy ended Australia's agonising wait for a men's Commonwealth Games 100m medal by taking silver.

A man stands next to a board with a running time on it

Lachlan Kennedy took time off the Australian national 100m record with a silver medal on night five in Glasgow. (Getty Images: Dean Mouhtaropoulos)

Australia's fastest man ran a personal best 9.85 seconds, beating Patrick Johnson's mark of 9.93 set in May 2003. It took a Games record to beat Kennedy, with Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme stopping the clock at 9.83.

Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi (9.90) was third, with Australian Eddie Nketia (10.06) back in sixth.

Lewis broke her own 100m national record in the semi-finals then broke it again in the final, finishing third in 10.99.

New Zealander Zoe Hobbs (10.93) won gold ahead of England's Amy Hunt (10.98).

Kennedy's silver was Australia's first medal in the men's 100m since 1962, when Michael Cleary took bronze.

Kennedy broke 10 seconds and lowered his personal best twice on the night, including a 9.94 in his semi, despite wet and windy conditions.

"It's all about rising to the occasion," Kennedy said after a wet and windy night.

"I'm a big believer in you've got to bring your best when it matters most. That's what we've been training for all season.

"To be able to come out here in those conditions, against a field like that, and to be able to run a time like that just goes to show how much faith I have in my team and all the people supporting me back home."

There was also joy for Ky Robinson, who completed an unprecedented 10,000m double for Australia when he finished strongly to hold off several rivals and claim gold.

Robinson won in 27:48.93 ahead of India's Gulveer Singh and Isle of Man's David Mullarkey.

A man in green and gold holds an Australian flag

Ky Robinson completed an Australian double in the 10,000m events, winning the men's race on night five. (Getty Images: Michael Steele)

His triumph followed Rose Davies becoming the first Australian woman to win the event at the Commonwealth Games.

In the pool, Lani Pallister set a new Commonwealth Games record in winning her third gold of the meet.

Pallister won the 800m freestyle in a time of 8:11:12, beating New Zealand's Erika Fairweather.

Australia's Molly Walker took the bronze.

Pallister has now won the freestyle middle and distance triple — the 400, 800 and 1,500m freestyle.

In all, Australia won a total of five gold medals in the night session at Tollcross Swimming Centre.

In artistic gymnastics, Australia finished with two more gold, as Breanna Scott won the women's balance beam and Jesse Moore took out the men's parallel bars title.

Catch up on all the action from day five of the Games in our blog below.

AAP/ABC

Recap

Here are the Australian gold medals from today:

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 9:09am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 9:09am

Over and out!

Another day done and dusted and holy moly a lot happened!

Happy, chappy Eleanor Patterson. (Reuters)

We'll be back tonight for day six to do it all over again and we've got a jam-packed schedule to look forward to.

There are the finals of both 3x3 basketball formats, the Diamonds have perhaps their toughest match-up of the group stage and the swimming program wraps up.

Here's what you'll be able to catch the Aussies in:

  • 3x3 basketball/wheelchair basketball
  • Athletics
  • Bowls
  • Boxing
  • Netball
  • Swimming
  • Weightlifting

Luke, Jon and I are going to get some much needed rest so bye for now and catch you next time 😊

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 8:49am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 8:49am

Feels, Lachlan ...

I LOVE CAMARADERIE.

Everyone stop what you're doing and watch the stress that Lachlan Kennedy went through when he watched Torrie Lewis win bronze in the 100m sprint.

We all had the same feeling.

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Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 8:27am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 8:27am

Big smiles from our medallists in the athletics

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 8:08am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 8:08am

Just tuning in? Here's what you missed

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:56am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:56am

Medal tally update: Unstoppable Australia

Should I let the medal tally speak for itself?

I think so.

If you want to see a breakdown of every Australian medal so far, head to this story.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:42am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:42am

Some of our sensational Dolphins

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:29am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:29am

Diamonds dazzle against Malawi

The Diamonds have a trifecta of wins to start their campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

They get the win comfortably against Malawi, 68-32.

Here's what captain Liz Watson had to say after the game:

"We had to stay patient; I'm really proud we could get the win," she says.

"Credit to Malawi, they brought the physicality. I think to have a scoreline like that is great for us."

But all eyes will be on tomorrow's game as the two undefeated sides of Australia and South Africa meet.

So, make sure to tune in from 6am AEST. You don't want to miss it!

And how's this for an awesome stat!

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Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:28am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:28am

Athletics: Kennedy feeling 'very proud'

Lachlan Kennedy gestures to the crowd.(Getty)

Lachlan Kennedy has spoken to reporters in the mixed zone.

When asked how he was feeling after winning silver, Kennedy said:

Good. Relief. To be able to come out here in those conditions against a field like that and to be able to run a time like that, it just goes to show the faith I have in my team and all the people supporting me back home.

Pride, I guess. Very proud for my country to be able to get them a medal in the Comm Games. Big relief, big relief.

Kennedy was asked how he performed under pressure:

It's all about rising to the occasion, I'm a big believer in you've got to bring your best when it matters most.

So that's what we've been training for all season. We've all been planning for this comp here and my coach (Andrew Iselin) has clearly outdone himself.

Kennedy was also asked about how the Australian squad was performing in Glasgow:

Aussie track [and field] is clearly in the best spot it's ever been. Our team is so strong.

Two Aussie sprint medals? that's crazy at the Comm Games. We're in a real golden age, there's a lot of youngsters, a lot of good veteran talent as well.

I'm just honoured to be a part of the team.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:22am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:22am

Athletics: Patterson finishes up after clinching gold

What a performance from Eleanor Patterson!

She equals the Games record of 1.96m in winning gold.

The Victorian had three attempts at a new Games record of 2.00m, but it wasn't to be.

An Australian 1-2, with Nicola Olyslagers (1.93m) collecting the silver.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:09am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:09am

🥇 PATTERSON WINS GOLD!

Eleanor Patterson competing at Commonwealth Games.(Getty)

ELEANOR PATTERSON WINS HIGH JUMP GOLD!

The Australian wins her second Commonwealth Games title, 12 years after her first, which was also in Glasgow.

Patterson is still in the competition, with Australian teammate and world champion Nicola Olyslagers (1.93m) bowing out after three unsuccessful attempts at 1.96m.

Patterson cleared 1.96m with her third and final attempt to equal the Games record.

She is now attempting to clear 2.00m, which would be a new Games record.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:07am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:07am

Athletics: PATTERSON GOES OVER 1.96M!

Eleanor Patterson clears 1.96m on her final attempt!

Nicola Olyslagers has one more attempt.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:04am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:04am

Athletics: Aussies only high jumpers left

The gold in the women's high jump will be decided between the two Australians, Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson.

Both are attempting to clear 1.96m.

Patterson has missed twice and only has one more attempt left to make a successful clearance.

Olyslagers missed at her first attempt.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:03am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:03am

Diamonds with a commanding lead

Alright Netball fans, I've switched my screen from the swimming to our Diamonds and there is a positive update to give you.

The Aussies lead 53-23 in the third quarter!

The squad is a looking little different to the last two matches, as coach Stacey Marinkovich rests a few players, probably for tomorrow's match against South Africa.

In the first quarter, the Diamonds shot with 100 per cent accuracy.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:01am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 7:01am

Congrats Torrie!

Torrie Lewis with te Australian flag.(Reuters)

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:56am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:56am

🥉 Athletics: Aussie Roberts wins bronze

Lara Roberts holds the Australian flag.(Reuters)

Well done Lara Roberts!

The Australian won bronze in the women's hammer throw with a best effort of 68.05m.

Canada's Olympic and world champion Camryn Rogers won gold with a Games record of 74.91m.

New Zealand's Lauren Bruce (69.82m) was the silver medallist.

Roberts's Australian teammate Stephanie Ratcliffe was seventh with 64.01m.

Meanwhile, Australia's Lindsey Hendy was seventh in the men's long jump T20 final.

Hendy leapt a season-best 5.48m.

Malaysia's Abdul Latif Romly won gold with 7.17m.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:54am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:54am

🥇GOLD FOR AUSTRALIA IN MIXED RELAY

South Africa are in the lead after they use their two male swimmers to do the backstroke and breaststroke leg to try and build a big gap.

But it's not enough as Temple brings Australia back into first place with his beautiful butterfly!

Harris then charges down the first 50 metres of the freestyle leg and needs to maintain her speed as South Africa are right on their tails!

IT'S GOLD FOR AUSTRALIA!!

That's our sixth gold in the relays. We are unstoppable!

South Africa with the silver medal and Duncan Scott holds on to get bronze for Scotland.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:46am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:46am

Relay to cap off the swimming on day five

The last swimming event on day five is the 4x100 mixed medley relay.

Who wants to guess which country is the fastest qualifier? (hint: it's not hard).

Australia will start in lane four and our swimmers will dive into the pool in the following order:

  1. Backstroke: Iona Anderson
  2. Breaststroke: Sam Williamson
  3. Butterfly: Matthew Temple
  4. Freestyle: Meg Harris

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:41am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:41am

Lachlan Kennedy you superstar

(Reuters)

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:41am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:41am

🥉LEWIS WINS BRONZE!

TORRIE LEWIS WINS BRONZE!

Lewis runs under 11 seconds for the first time, breaking her national record with a time of 10.99.

New Zealand's Zoe Hobbs won gold in 10.93, which was also a national record.

England's Amy Hunt was third in 10.98.

The women's 100m final at the Commonwealth Games.(AP)

Lewis's bronze is Australia's first medal in the event in 28 years.

Tania Van Heer also claimed bronze in 1998.

Lewis had run 11.00 in the semis to break her freshly minted NR of 11.04, set only last week.

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:38am

Wed 29 Jul 2026 at 6:38am

Athletics: Lewis out on track for 100m final

We're moments away from the women's 100m final.

Australia's Torrie Lewis will run from lane three.

Lewis was the fastest qualifier for the final, running a national record of 11.00 in the semis.

Not since the great Raelene Boyle in 1974 has an Australian won gold in this event.

Tania Van Heer is Australia's most recent medallist in the women's 100m, taking bronze in 1998.

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