Canadian swimmer Josh Liendo won the men's 100-metre butterfly gold medal on Sunday, setting a new Commonwealth Games record [1], [2].
Liendo's victory cements his status as a dominant force in the event and marks a significant achievement for Canada's swimming program during the Glasgow Games. By breaking a long-standing record, he has elevated the benchmark for the discipline on the international stage.
Competing July 26, 2026, during the third day of the Games [2], [3], Liendo touched the wall in 50.42 seconds [1]. This time surpasses the previous Games record held by Chad le Clos [1]. The performance allowed Liendo to finish ahead of his rival, Matthew Temple [1], [4].
This victory represents the second consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal for Liendo in this specific event [4]. His consistency in the 100-metre butterfly highlights a period of sustained excellence that has now culminated in a record-breaking performance in Scotland [1], [2].
Liendo's gold medal contributes to Canada's overall medal tally as the competition progresses through its early stages in Glasgow [2], [3]. The race was one of the highlights of the day's swimming schedule, showcasing a high-speed clash between the top swimmers in the Commonwealth [4].
“Josh Liendo won the men's 100-metre butterfly gold medal on Sunday, setting a new Commonwealth Games record.”
Liendo's record-breaking win signifies a shift in the 100-metre butterfly hierarchy, displacing a record previously held by Chad le Clos. By securing back-to-back gold medals in this event across two different Games, Liendo establishes a rare level of longevity and dominance in a sprint discipline where margins of victory are often decided by hundredths of a second.
