Australia’s women’s pursuit team sets Commonwealth Games record on Seven – Australia’s women’s pursuit team has delivered gold at Glasgow 2026 in a Commonwealth Games record time.
Seven’s Scott McGrory and Kate Bates called the race as the Australian team responded to pressure from New Zealand and powered home in 4:10.658.
The result gives Seven’s Glasgow 2026 coverage another Australian gold medal moment, with cycling adding to the broader momentum across the nightly Commonwealth Games broadcast.
Australia answers New Zealand challenge
Bates noted early in the race that Australia was on track for a Commonwealth Games record, but still had to hold its structure through the closing stages.
McGrory said New Zealand had gone after the Australians, before the Australian riders lifted again and came back strongly to secure gold.
This is a record-breaking ride.
Kate Bates
Bates also highlighted Australia’s history in the event, saying the team had never been beaten in the women’s pursuit at the Commonwealth Games.
A record time for Australia
The 4:10.658 ride gave Australia both the gold medal and the best Commonwealth Games time, underlining the strength of the squad under final pressure.
Bates described it as a phenomenal effort from the Australians, with Ashlee Ankudinoff and Sophie Edwards among the riders celebrating after the line.
How to watch Glasgow 2026
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continue from 7.00pm nightly on Seven and 7plus Sport.
For more Commonwealth Games stories, visit TV Central’s Commonwealth Games section. Viewers can stream the Games through the official 7plus Commonwealth Games hub.
