NewsSMH.com.auCommonwealth Games LIVE: Kennedy, Lewis in 200m finals; Flag-bearer defends pole vault gold; Aussie trio in race walk
Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is underway, with Nina Kennedy defending her pole vault gold and swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan withdrawing from the Pan Pacific Championships due to a…
Day 8 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is underway in Glasgow, Scotland. Australians in action today include flag-bearer Nina Kennedy defending pole vault gold. Elsewhere, Declan Tingay, Isaac Beacroft and Tim Fraser compete in the 10,000m race walk. Fans are also on alert to see if Lachlan Kennedy matches his 100m sprint success in the 200m competition. Follow live blog updates.
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