Iona Anderson wins Glasgow 2026 gold after perfectly timed 100m backstroke finish — Iona Anderson has won women’s 100m backstroke gold for Australia after a thrilling finish at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Anderson stormed home in the closing metres to beat Canadian Kylie Maas by six one-hundredths of a second, while fellow Australian Hannah Fredericks finished just outside the medals.
For Australian viewers, the swim was another major moment in Seven’s pool coverage. It also gave Anderson a special Scottish connection, with her family watching in Glasgow.
A late surge to gold
Seven’s Alister Nicholson called Anderson’s move inside the final 25 metres as she closed on Maas and reached the wall first.
Anderson’s going to take gold. She’s done it.
Alister Nicholson
Giaan Rooney said the race came down to a perfectly judged final touch.
The touch on the wall, six one hundredths of a second in it.
Giaan Rooney
Family moment in Scotland
Anderson told Annie Williams she was thrilled with the performance after keeping her focus on herself.
I was out here tonight racing in front of my grandparents for the first time in years.
Iona Anderson
Ariarne Titmus praised Anderson’s composure after backing up from the 200m backstroke earlier in the Games.
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.
