Gemma Sellick and Victoria Belando-Nicholson share Glasgow 2026 podium moment — Australian teammates and best friends Gemma Sellick and Victoria Belando-Nicholson have claimed silver and bronze in the women’s 100m backstroke S9 final at Glasgow 2026.
Sellick took silver with a personal best of 1:14.06, while Belando-Nicholson claimed bronze in 1:15.11, also improving from her morning swim.
For Australian viewers, the race delivered one of the most joyful moments of Seven’s early Glasgow coverage. It was also a breakthrough result for two athletes on their debut Australian team.
Personal bests and podium places
Seven’s Annie Williams said Sellick had bettered her personal best by a second, while Giaan Rooney highlighted Belando-Nicholson’s improvement from the heats.
Sixteen, first international meet and you’ve done a PB in the final with a medal.
Giaan Rooney
Ariarne Titmus spoke with the pair after the race, noting their excitement after sharing the podium.
We’re roomies, so I’m really, really just excited. We tried so hard.
Victoria Belando-Nicholson
Best friends share the moment
Sellick said winning alongside Belando-Nicholson made the result even more special.
I’m like over the moon. Second and third with my best friend.
Gemma Sellick
Belando-Nicholson said she could hardly believe the achievement after only starting racing in 2023.
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.
