Channel 7’s Glasgow 2026: Australia sweeps women’s mile podium – Australia has made Commonwealth Games history in the women’s mile, with Abbey Caldwell leading a clean sweep of the podium in Glasgow.
Caldwell won gold ahead of Jess Hull. Claudia Hollingsworth then claimed bronze after a strong final lap.
For Australian viewers, this is one of the clearest showcase moments of Channel 7’s Glasgow 2026 coverage. It gives the broadcaster a rare all-Australian podium story in prime time.
Caldwell leads Australian sweep
Canada’s Lucia Stafford led into the final lap. However, Caldwell made her move down the straight and held on for gold.
Hull stayed in medal position to secure silver. Meanwhile, Hollingsworth finished strongly to complete the Australian sweep.
The result continues a major athletics campaign for Australia in Glasgow. It also shows the depth of the country’s middle-distance squad.
A major Channel 7 athletics moment
Bruce McAvaney called the finish during Channel 7’s coverage. The race quickly became a landmark Australian athletics moment at the Games.
The clean sweep also adds to the wider Australian medal story from Glasgow, where athletics has delivered several late-Games highlights.
How to watch Glasgow 2026
Channel 7’s Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games coverage continues across Channel 7, 7mate and 7plus Sport. Viewers should check local guides for event times and channel details.
For more coverage, visit TV Central’s Commonwealth Games section and Athletics section. View the public daily schedule through the official 7NEWS Commonwealth Games schedule.
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