Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Chad Le Clos Makes Commonwealth Games History
Chad Le Clos, a swimmer from South Africa, made history at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
He won a bronze medal in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay with his team, making him the most decorated male athlete in the Games' history with 19 medals.
This includes seven gold medals.
The team's time was 3:13.99.
Chad was very emotional after the win, saying it meant the world to him after some tough times.
Australia won the gold medal in the same event and leads the overall medal tally.
Chad Le Clos won his 19th Commonwealth Games medal, a bronze in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay.
The South African team clocked 3:13.99 in the relay event.
This achievement surpasses the previous record held by Phil Adams and Mick Gault.
Le Clos expressed deep gratitude and emotion after the win, highlighting the significance of the medal after a challenging period.
Australia leads the medal tally with 13 medals, including six golds.
- Who
- Chad Le Clos and Team South Africa
- What
- Won bronze in the men's 4x100m freestyle relay
- When
- During the Commonwealth Games 2026
- Where
- Glasgow
- Why
- To become the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history
Chad Le Clos's Achievement
Team Australia's Dominance
Medal Count
Chad Le Clos's Achievement
Chad Le Clos became the most decorated male athlete in Commonwealth Games history with 19 medals.
Team Australia's Dominance
Australia leads the medal tally with 13 medals, including six golds.
- Athlete
- Chad Le Clos
- Event
- Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Medal
- Bronze
- Time
- 3:13.99
- Previous Record Holders
- Phil Adams (Australia), Mick Gault (England)
- Total Medals
- 19
- Gold Medals
- 7
- Team Members
- Pieter Coetze, Guy Brooks, Ruard van Renen, Chad Le Clos