Australian track cyclists achieved a dominant Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow, securing 10 gold medals. Georgia Baker, a five-time gold medalist, will carry the flag at the closing ceremony, while Leigh Hoffman set a Games record and Alyssa Polites made an emotional comeback from illness.
The 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games concluded with a vibrant closing ceremony featuring musical performances by Sandi Thom, Delta Goodrem, Simple Minds, and Indian artists, a flag handover to Amdavad, India, as the next host city, and the presentation of the David Dixon Award to Scotland's Melanie Woods.
Australia topped the medal tally at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with athletes like swimmer Meg Harris and cyclist Tara Neyland securing multiple golds. The event concluded with a distinctly Aussie-flavored closing ceremony, and officials praised the 'Friendly Games' spirit, despite a setback for the Australian netball team.
Australia concludes a highly successful Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, securing numerous medals across cycling, judo, and para bowls. Chef de Mission Petria Thomas praised the team's performance, while netballers reflected on a bronze medal finish, aiming for redemption at next year's World Cup.
Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy secured silver at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after missing gold on a countback to Eliza McCartney. Meanwhile, cyclist Georgia Baker earned her fifth Games gold in the women's scratch race, contributing to Australia's dominant day in track cycling.
Elisa Balsamo secured her fourth sprint victory at the Giro d'Italia Women on stage six, finishing ahead of Maggie Coles-Lyster and Georgia Baker. Anna van der Breggen retains the overall leader's pink jersey.
