Kai Taylor anchors Australia to Glasgow 2026 relay gold in Games record — Kai Taylor has anchored Australia to gold in the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The Australian team of Sam Short, Harrison Turner, Ed Sommerville and Taylor won in a new Games record of 7:01.47.
For Australian viewers, the race delivered another major pool moment in Seven’s Glasgow 2026 coverage. It also added a family storyline, with Taylor, the son of Olympic and Commonwealth Games champion Hayley Lewis, closing the relay with a powerful final leg.
Taylor brings it home
Seven commentator Alister Nicholson called Taylor’s anchor leg as Australia chased down England.
You can have barely a thing more fitting than seeing the son of the great Hayley Lewis anchor an Australian relay team to a gold medal.
Alister Nicholson
Ariarne Titmus praised Taylor for staying composed under pressure.
What an unbelievable come from behind to stay composed, stick to his own race plan.
Ariarne Titmus
Giaan Rooney said Taylor had executed the race perfectly, while Nicholson noted the Australian anchor had taken a deep breath on the blocks before producing the swim the team needed.
Relay pride for Australia
After the race, Short said it was an honour to stand beside his teammates in the relay.
Turner said he loved racing for Australia, while Sommerville said it was special to be part of the team.
The boys set me up really nicely. I backed myself, but more importantly, these boys backed me.
Kai Taylor
Taylor said it was amazing to continue his family legacy, but also said he was making a name for himself.
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.
