Alex Perkins wins fourth Glasgow 2026 gold medal for Australia – Australian swimmer Alex Perkins has delivered another dominant performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing her fourth gold medal.
Perkins won the women’s 100m butterfly final, adding to an already standout campaign in the pool.
For Seven’s Games coverage, Perkins has become one of the defining Australian stories of Glasgow 2026, with her fourth gold giving viewers a clear medal-race headline from the pool.
Four From Four
Giaan Rooney described Perkins as being in control from the start, while Alister Nicholson called her performance commanding as she powered through the final metres.
Alex Perkins, you are currently the most decorated athlete on this team. Four from four gold.
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Perkins said the result was not something she expected coming into the Games, but that she was proud to push through and put the race together.
Another Australian Swimming Highlight
The same Seven update also featured Sam Williamson’s gold medal swim in the men’s 50m breaststroke, adding to Australia’s run of pool success in Glasgow.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continue nightly on Seven and 7plus Sport.
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