GLASGOW, 26 July 2026 — The breadth of African swimming was on full display on the third morning of the Commonwealth Games 2026, as swimmers representing five different nations powered to heat victories at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. From newly-crowned champions to first-time heat-winners from the continent's smaller programmes, Africa announced itself across the full width of the pool. Coetze back for more Barely 12 hours after claiming 50m backstroke gold in a Games-record 24.18, Pieter Coetze was back on the ...Read More
GLASGOW, 25 July 2026 — Pieter Coetze delivered Africa's first individual title of the Commonwealth Games 2026 with yet another record-breaking swim, leading a three-medal evening for South Africa at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. On a night of finals and semi-finals, the continent's swimmers turned qualifying promise into hardware — and served notice of more to come. Coetze's golden record The Men's 50m Backstroke final was a coronation. Pieter Coetze blasted to gold in 24.18, lowering the Common...Read More
GLASGOW, 25 July 2026 — The morning after South Africa's record-breaking opening night, the breadth of African swimming took centre stage at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. From a historic relay qualification for Uganda to a returning legend cruising through his favourite event, the second day of heats underlined just how far the continent's talent now stretches beyond its traditional powerhouse. Uganda make the final The standout story belonged not to a medal favourite but to a rising programme. In the Mixed 4x...Read More