The best moments of Glasgow 2026 as Josh Kerr delivers, Jamaica upset the odds and Emma Finucane makes history

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The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games brought incredible sporting achievement, drama and tension across 11 memorable days. But what were the best moments of this year's Games? TNT Sports takes a look back at the best of the action.

Relive the best of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

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Australia dominated the medal table, finishing with 70 golds, well clear of Team England in second on 29 goals.

Scotland were fifth in the standings after taking 13 golds, while Wales managed nine golds.

But it was on an individual level that the Games really captured the imagination.

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Here are some of the standout moments from Glasgow.

Kerr delivers under pressure

All eyes were very much on Scotland's Josh Kerr as he stepped up to the line for the the One Mile final in front of an expectant home crowd.

Two weeks after he set a new mile world record in London, Kerr was the clear favourite to win a first Commonwealth gold.

He found himself boxed in until the final lap, when he broke free and accelerated away.

By the end, Kerr was out on his own, imperious once again and the man of the moment in Glasgow.

Finucane makes history

It was an astonishing Games for Team Wales' Emma Finucane, who it seemed could do no wrong.

The 23-year-old won gold in the time trial, sprint and team sprint, before completing an impressive quadruple with gold in the women's keirin final on the final day.

"Nobody's ever done it before!" said Rob Hatch on TNT Sports commentary.

"Emma Finucane has now. Gold times four. Every single event and utter domination from Emma Finucane, who is imperious, inevitable. It's always her. Complete dominance in Glasgow.

"From Wales to the world. Emma Finucane, queen of the Commonwealth, on all four sprint fronts."

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Jamaica stun Australia

Few people predicted Jamaica to make it to the netball final and play for the chance to win a gold medal but that is what happened after the Sunshine Girls upset defending champions Australia.

Jamaica withstood a late rally from Australia to win 46-45, sparking jubilant celebrations at the final whistle.

There was no gold medal in the end for Jamaica, though, as they fell to a 56-48 defeat to New Zealand in the final. But silver was still a seismic achievement for Team Jamaica.

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Fachie returns for more

Neil Fachie came out of retirement for Glasgow 2026 and his decision was more than justified with two more gold medals, taking his career tally to seven at the Commonwealth Games.

The second of his golds this year was especially dramatic, after a crash meant Scotland's tandem B sprint final against Wales required a rerun.

Fachie and his pilot Aaron Pope brushed themselves off to get the better of James Ball and Matt Rotherham in a neck-and-neck finish.

"Amazing as my last ever race and a pretty dramatic one to finish on," Fachie told TNT Sports.

"So special, this crowd is immense. What a privilege to be riding here. My God, it's something else."

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Ward wows home crowd

Reuben Ward was Scotland's hero in the gymnastics, winning gold in the men's individual all-around final.

He became the first Scottish man to win an all-round gymnastics gold medal at the Commonwealth Games and doing so on home soil only added to the significance of the occasion.

"I knew I could do it, but to actually do it..." he told TNT Sports. "When the score came through, it is just jubilation and joy. Incredible. I'm so lucky and grateful to be in this position.

"I wouldn't have been in this position without my family, my coaches and my team-mates. It is like climbing a mountain. The results just came. I'm incredibly happy, and so proud of myself."

'The ultimate glory' - Ward celebrates historic Men's All-Around gold for Scotland

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Eseme breaks 100m record

Emmanuel Eseme was a late bloomer in athletics but the 32-year-old is very much in his prime now.

The Team Cameroon sprinter stormed to gold in the men's 100m final, setting a new Commonwealth Games record of 9.83s in torrential rain at Scotstoun Stadium.

"That was a crazy race," Eseme told TNT Sports. "I’m surprised with the time, you know. I just had to get the confidence from the semi-final, because I had a good time in the semi-final, without forcing too much.

"I was like, do the same thing. Don’t rush the execution, just follow everything and it’s going to be alright.

"I started track and field at 24 years old and I got to the top level in 2023. It’s been going well for me."

Watch as Eseme takes incredible men's 100m victory in new Commonwealth Games record

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Tie-break drama in bowls

There was a dramatic finish to the Para Mixed Pairs B2-B3 bowls final as Scotland beat England to gold via a tie-break.

The hosts lost the first set 7-2 before responding with a 6-3 win in the second set to level things up.

That meant a deciding tie-break, and there was a palpable feeling of tension as Scotland’s Robert Barr stepped up for his team's penultimate shot.

The veteran placed it perfectly, and Scotland went on to win gold.

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Woods wins gold - twice

Team Scotland’s Melanie Woods demonstrated her remarkable resilience in the Women’s 1500m T54 final.

The 31-year-old appeared to have won gold and set a Commonwealth Games record, but a collision between several athletes meant it was decided that the race would be rerun two days later.

That could well have been a damaging mental blow for Woods, but she gathered herself to win the race again, and set an even faster record than the first time around.

It was a stunning performance that earned Woods the David Dixon Award as the outstanding athlete of the Games.

Watch: 'Justice served' as Woods wins again to secure gold for Scotland

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'Outstanding athlete' Woods receives David Dixon Award to huge acclaim

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Le Clos becomes most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete

South African swimmer Chad le Clos went into the history books at Glasgow 2026, winning bronze in the men's 4x100 medley relay to secure a 21st Commonwealth Games medal.

That made him the most decorated athlete in the event's near 100-year history, taking him beyond Australian swimming legend Emma McKeon.

The 34-year-old has seven golds, five silvers and nine bronze medals over five Games.

Le Clos felt 'honoured and humbled' when racing Phelps as he reveals 'most emotional' race

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Harris wins SIX golds

Australia's Meg Harris was certainly the standout individual performer of the Games, surpassing even Finucane's medal tally.

Harris, 24, won six gold medals in a dominant display of swimming, becoming one of Team Australia's star names in a wildly successful Games for the country.

"The goal is to win, that's why we compete," Harris said. "I don't think I specifically had a goal in mind, but I knew what I wanted to achieve personally, and I think I exceeded my expectations."

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