Australia has once again finished at the top of the medal tally at the close of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, continuing a remarkable legacy of first-place finishes since 1990.
Firmly ahead of the competition, Australia will bring a total of 171 medals home, including 70 Gold, 45 Silver and 56 Bronze.
Highlights across the 10 days of competition included the Dolphins swim team winning a record 76 medals, including 37 gold; and breakout performances from Australia’s track and field team, highlighted by Rose Davies’ double gold in the 5,000m and 10,000m, along with Lachlan Kennedy claiming silver after breaking Australia’s 100m sprint record for the first time in more than two decades.
With Para athletes integrated into the Games, Australia celebrated Lakeisha Patterson winning gold in women’s 100m freestyle S9, up-and-coming sprinter Ullrich Muller claiming silver in the 100m T38, and the men’s 3×3 wheelchair basketball team successfully defending its gold medal from four years ago.
Para athletes competed in six different sports at the 2026 Games. The stage is set for more success thanks to the Albanese Government’s historic Para Uplift investment which is creating generational change for athletes with disability and pathway opportunities on the road to the 2032 Brisbane Paralympic Games.
The Government is also continuing to provide support directly to individual athletes, investing $42.8 million in direct grants from the Australian Sports Commission over two years to help with daily living and training expenses as they chase their sporting dreams.
This funding is part of the Albanese Government’s record investment of $513 million over two years for Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Sport, Anika Wells:
“I am so proud of all our athletes, who could not have done a better job representing Australia on the world stage.
“It was incredible to watch our athletes compete, with their athleticism and sportsmanship inspiring children across the country to play sport and have fun with their friends.
“From established champions to the next generation making their mark, these Games showcased the depth of Australian talent and the bright future ahead on the road to Brisbane 2032 and beyond.
“With our record funding in high performance sport, the Albanese Government is continuing to support current and future Australian champions every step of the way.”
