Tim Hodge wins Glasgow 2026 gold as Harrison Vig claims bronze for Australia — Timothy Hodge has defended his Commonwealth Games crown in the men’s 100m backstroke S9 final at Glasgow 2026.
Hodge won gold for Australia. Teammate Harrison Vig added bronze in another strong para-swimming result on Seven’s Glasgow 2026 coverage.
For Australian viewers, Hodge’s win carried extra weight. He had already been part of the Games story as a baton bearer. Now, he has added another gold medal to his growing para-sport legacy.
Hodge goes back-to-back
Seven’s Alister Nicholson described Hodge as going from baton bearer to gold medal wearer.
Giaan Rooney also noted his rise across three Commonwealth Games campaigns.
Silver medallist in this event in 2018. Gold in Birmingham. Gold in Glasgow.
Giaan Rooney
After the race, Hodge told Ariarne Titmus the final was always going to be tight.
Everyone in that race in their own right had the guts and the know-how to win a gold medal.
Tim Hodge
A message for young athletes
Hodge was also asked about the legacy he is creating. He reflected on the doubts he had as a child after surgery.
If I can go from that five-year-old kid to where I am now, there’s no telling that they could do the same or even more.
Tim Hodge
The result continues Australia’s medal momentum in the pool. It also gives Vig a Commonwealth Games podium finish beside one of Australia’s most experienced para-swimmers.
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.
