Athletics competition begins in Glasgow as swimming heats and weightlifting finals continue on day four of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Key facts
- •Edward Mildred won the first men's 200m butterfly heat in 1:57.99.
- •Duncan Scott won the second men's 200m butterfly heat in 1:58.29.
- •Jeremiah Azu recorded a time of 10.10 in the men's 100m heat.
- •Edidiong Umofia lifted 147kg in the snatch section of the 71kg weightlifting final.
- •A total of 27 gold medals are available for competition on day four.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have entered their fourth day, featuring the commencement of athletics and para-athletics events. A total of 27 gold medals are scheduled to be contested throughout the day across various disciplines, including swimming, weightlifting, and track events.
By the numbers
Swimming and Athletics Results
In the men's 200m butterfly swimming heats, England's Edward Mildred won the first heat with a time of 1:57.99. Scotland's Duncan Scott, who recently won the 200m individual medley, secured victory in the second heat with a time of 1:58.29, finishing ahead of India's Sajan Prakash. On the track, Wales' Jeremiah Azu, the reigning world indoor 60m champion, won the third heat of the men's 100m with a time of 10.10.
Weightlifting Competition
The men's 71kg weightlifting final is underway, with Nigeria's Edidiong Umofia leading the snatch section after a lift of 147kg. England's Jonathan Chin is also competing in the final while maintaining his career as a full-time doctor, balancing his medical work with a 50 to 70-hour weekly training schedule.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Guardian Sport.
