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Australia Sweeps Women’s Mile at Commonwealth Games 2026

Published August 2, 2026 · Updated August 2, 2026 · The Guardian

Australia achieved an unprecedented podium sweep in the women’s mile, with Abbey Caldwell taking gold. The day also saw Lachie Kennedy’s 4x100m relay team secure a breakthrough victory, making it Australia’s most successful track and field day at the Commonwealth Games.

Australia’s performance on the final day of the Commonwealth Games was historic, as Abbey Caldwell upset Jessica Hull to claim gold in the women’s mile, completing a podium sweep for the country. This victory added to a haul of seven track and field gold medals, the most ever earned by Australia in a single day at the Games. newsindata.com

In addition, Lachie Kennedy’s 4×100m relay team delivered a breakthrough win, further boosting Australia’s medal count. The success echoes the 1950 Auckland Games, when Australia won six gold medals in one day, and marks a new high point for Australian athletics.

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