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Beacroft Claims Commonwealth Gold

Published July 31, 2026 · Updated August 1, 2026 · The Guardian

Isaac Beacroft secured gold in the 10,000m race walking at the Commonwealth Games, celebrating early despite Kenyan rival Stephen Kihu closing in. Sarah Billings added bronze in the women's 800m, ending Australia's 36-year wait for a medal in the event.

Teenage race walker Isaac Beacroft accelerated dramatically in the final lap of the 10,000m at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow, celebrating his gold medal 20 meters before the finish line as Stephen Kihu of Kenya remained just steps behind.

In other results, Sarah Billings claimed bronze in the women's 800m, marking Australia's first medal in the event since 1988. However, the day brought disappointment for track and field stars Nina Kennedy, Torrie Lewis, and Lachie Kennedy who failed to medal. catcross.biz

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