Sam Short leads Australian clean sweep in men’s 400m freestyle at Glasgow 2026 – Sam Short has led an Australian clean sweep in the men’s 400m freestyle at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Short won gold ahead of Elijah Winnington, with Ben Goedemans claiming bronze to complete the Australian podium on Seven’s coverage.
For Australian viewers, it was one of the clearest signs of the Dolphins’ depth in Glasgow. It also gave Seven and 7plus Sport a major early Games highlight built around three Australian medals in one event.
Australia dominates the 400m final
Short took control through the middle stages of the race and opened a strong lead. Behind him, Winnington and Goedemans surged late to turn the race into an Australian sweep.
One two three Australia. Short wins. Winnington second. Goedemans third.
Alister Nicholson
Ariarne Titmus said Short had produced a world-class time while racing largely on his own, and praised Winnington and Goedemans for completing the podium.
What a performance from the Australian trio.
Alister Nicholson
A statement swim
The result continued Australia’s strong start in the Glasgow pool. It also made the men’s 400m freestyle one of the standout Australian moments of the second night of competition.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games continues nightly from 7.00pm on Seven and 7plus Sport.
For more coverage, visit TV Central’s Commonwealth Games section. View the public daily schedule through the official 7NEWS Commonwealth Games schedule.
