Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Mark Swan Wins Gold in 2026 Commonwealth Games
Mark Swan from England won the first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the Men's Lightweight Para Powerlifting event.
He lifted 222 kg to tie with Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike on points, but Swan won gold because his lift was heavier.
Malaysia's Bonnie Bunyau Gustin took bronze.
India's Ashok had a good performance but finished fourth.
Swan's journey to the top includes support from his family and overcoming challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
He previously won silver medals at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Mark Swan from England won gold in the Men's Lightweight Para Powerlifting at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Swan lifted 222 kg to tie with Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike on points but won gold due to a higher successful lift.
Malaysia's Bonnie Bunyau Gustin took bronze, and India's Ashok finished fourth.
Swan's journey includes support from his family and overcoming challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Swan previously won silver medals at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
- Who
- Mark Swan (England), Roland Ezuruike (Nigeria), Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (Malaysia), Ashok (India)
- What
- Men's Lightweight Para Powerlifting competition at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To determine the gold, silver, and bronze medalists in the Men's Lightweight Para Powerlifting event
Mark Swan's Victory
Ashok's Near Miss
Performance
Mark Swan's Victory
Mark Swan won gold with a 222 kg lift and 153.9 formula points.
Ashok's Near Miss
Ashok lifted 200 kg but finished fourth with 143.8 formula points.
- Event
- Men's Lightweight Para Powerlifting
- Date
- July 24, 2026
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Gold Medalist
- Mark Swan (England)
- Silver Medalist
- Roland Ezuruike (Nigeria)
- Bronze Medalist
- Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (Malaysia)
- Mark Swan's Winning Lift
- 222 kg
- Ashok's Final Lift
- 200 kg