Cam McEvoy leads Australian sweep in Glasgow 2026 50m freestyle final — Cam McEvoy has led an Australian clean sweep in the men’s 50m freestyle final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
McEvoy won gold in a Games record 20.97 seconds, just 0.09 outside his own world record, with Flynn Southam taking silver in 21.44 and Jamie Jack claiming bronze in 21.47 on debut.
For Australian viewers, the result was one of the standout pool moments of Seven’s Glasgow coverage. It also underlined Australia’s sprint depth, with Southam and Jack joining McEvoy on an all-green-and-gold podium.
A Games record for McEvoy
Seven commentator Alister Nicholson called the finish as Australia swept the podium, while Ariarne Titmus said McEvoy had completed his Commonwealth Games set.
He’s completed the swimming boxes you have to tick. He’s done it all.
Ariarne Titmus
Giaan Rooney said McEvoy’s 20.97 was a huge Games record. She also noted Southam’s personal best and Jack’s breakthrough bronze medal swim.
Southam and Jack celebrate podium sweep
Southam said the result was a major turnaround after Australia did not win the event four years ago.
We didn’t win this event four years ago and now we’ve got top three.
Flynn Southam
Jack described his first international medal as an honour, while McEvoy said sweeping the podium with his teammates was a special feeling.
The depth in Australia is amazing.
Cam McEvoy
How to watch
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continues from 7.00pm nightly on Seven and 7plus Sport.
For more coverage, visit TV Central’s Commonwealth Games section and Swimming section. View the public daily schedule through the official 7NEWS Commonwealth Games schedule.
