The 2002 medallist making an inspirational Games return
A three-time Commonwealth Games medallist and the oldest member of Australia's athletics squad, Eliza Ault-Connell explains why she is back in the race chair.
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Dolphins hit $1 million jackpot with Rinehart riches
Australia's swimmers at the Commonwealth Games will cash in on a jackpot of over $1 million through Gina Rinehart's bonuses.
Records fall, young guns’ medals launch golden 100m era
Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis have won medals and broken national 100m records in Glasgow, producing eye-catching times at the Commonwealth Games.
‘My time’: young gun usurps Chalmers in 100m free final
Freestyle king Kyle Chalmers has missed out on becoming Australia's most bemedalled male Commonwealth Games swimmer, finishing third in the 100m final.
Elliott gutted with fourth as Nauru teen shines
Australian weightlifter Kiana Elliott was proud, but devastated, as she missed a medal, while a 17-year-old continued Nauru's great tradition in the sport.
Canadian counsel helps Aussie medal glutton mull future
Battling soreness in her emotional injury comeback, Australia's most-decorated female gymnast Georgia Godwin isn't ready to make a call on her future yet.
‘Runway’s looking red-hot’: Cam’s gold Brisbane vision
Australia's dominant Commonwealth Games swimmers are laying down a marker for a Brisbane Olympics super show, says the ever-golden Cam McEvoy.
‘All gas’: one-time baton kid chasing Games glory
Eithen Leard has lived his life with a spinal cord deformity and is making the most of his chance on the Commonwealth Games stage.
Aussie Davies mows down Kenyan for 10,000m gold
Rose Davies has surged clear with two laps to go to claim a historic gold medal in the Commonwealth Games women's 10,000m final in Glasgow.
Victoria’s bungle completes high jump gun’s full circle
Australian high jumper Eleanor Patterson returns to Glasgow a completely different person to the shy 18-year-old who snatched Commonwealth Games gold in 2014.
Why fatherhood has helped star’s pursuit of Thorpe feat
Kyle Chalmers is on the verge of becoming Australia's most successful male Commonwealth Games swimmer, but it is his 11-month old daughter who is front of mind.
Surprise Aussie medal, but Godwin misses Games podium
Australia's star gymnast Georgia Godwin has failed to defend her individual all-around title at the Commonwealth Games, but teammate Breanna Scott took silver.
Games records fall as Aussie swimmers bank more gold
Cam McEvoy has won his first individual Commonwealth Games gold medal as Australia enjoyed another strong night at the pool.
History-hunting Disco on verge of semi-finals
Aaron 'Disco' Wilson's bid for a rare Commonwealth Games feat has continued with a fifth straight win in the men's singles bowls in Glasgow.
Athletes urged to step up as Comm Games icon drops out
Jess Hull wants athletes to embrace the Commonwealth Games and ensure the event has a bright future, with Glasgow 2026hit by another high-profile withdrawal.
Emotional Godwin makes history as Aussies win gold
Australia's Georgia Godwin has added to her Commonwealth Games legacy, leading the nation's best women gymnasts to team gold in Glasgow.
‘Super Sams’ help Aussies grab another handful of golds
Sam Short and Sam Williamson have spearheaded another dominant Commonwealth Games night for Australia's swimmers, who secured another big haul of gold medals.
Focus on England as Diamonds nail perfect Glasgow start
The Diamonds have burst from the blocks in Australia's search for a fifth Commonwealth Games netball gold, outclassing Tonga in their opening match in Glasgow.
Silver Ferns keep focus in Glasgow amid future fears
Amid growing fears about New Zealand's national netball league, captain Karin Burger says the Silver Ferns are staying focused at the Commonwealth Games.
Golden Glasgow: Aussie swimmers set tone with big haul
Lani Pallister and Flynn Southam had breakthrough swims, while Jenna Forrester stunned as Australia's swimmers unleashed a statement opening night in Glasgow.
‘Really emotional’: Diamond’s relay path to Games debut
Whether it's destiny or a coincidence, there's a neat symmetry in Georgie Horjus's path from the 2018 Queen's baton relay to this Commonwealth Games debut.
Golden Glasgow: Aussies’ lofty goals for new-look Games
While Australia boasts a broad range of excellent Commonwealth Games gold medal prospects in Glasgow, it all starts at the pool.
Time-travelling King Charles starts Glasgow Games party
Three years after the Victorian government pulled the plug as hosts, King Charles arrived in Glasgow via time machine to help open the Commonwealth Games.
‘More purpose’: swim star hails Rinehart’s cash bonuses
Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has dangled a huge carrot in front of Australia's Commonwealth Games swimmers.
Games begin with ‘nerve-racking’ Disco win, Zambia rout
Aaron 'Disco' Wilson's bid for a near-unprecedented Commonwealth Games feat has started with a "nerve-racking" win as bowls took centre stage in Glasgow.
‘Soak this in’: Kennedy, Hodge lead Australia at Games
In-form pole vaulter Nina Kennedy and para-swimming star Tim Hodge will have the two key roles for Australia at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.
How world record holder emerged from Games ‘wilderness’
A dozen years since the Glasgow Commonwealth Games helped launch Cam McEvoy's career, the swimming superstar is back to claim a prize that has proven elusive.
In-form Olyslagers set to soar in Glasgow
Women's high jump world champion Nicola Olyslagers is well placed to challenge for another gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Australians aim big, but thinking extra smalls at Games
Athletes from Australia have been given some prescient advice about packing to help manage one of the unintended effects of this scaled-down Commonwealth Games.
‘Just as motivated’: Wagstaff back for 3×3 Games tilt
Basketballer Jesse Wagstaff will return for his third Commonwealth Games and says Australia will face a tough draw in the men's 3x3 competition.
Under-cover bowls to test Australians at Games
The bowls program will be held indoors for the first time at a Commonwealth Games and that could put Australia at a disadvantage.