Six days of competition came to a head Sunday in Glasgow’s Scotstoun Stadium, home of the athletics and para athletics events for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Team Canada distinguished itself on and off the podium, packing up 16 medals (4 gold, 7 silver, 5 bronze) for the ride home.
The last day of athletics and para athletics was not without drama, right to the end.
Like any good track & field athlete, the team competing on the last day of athletics and para athletics wanted to finish strong.
MEN’S 4X100 METRE RELAY TEAM REINSTATED FOR SILVER
Canada’s most decorated relay team added a silver medal to their extensive list of hardware Saturday, as De Grasse flew for the last leg, gaining ground on the field and into 2nd place.
For a while, it didn’t look like the team of Duan Asemota, Aaron Brown, Jerome Blake, Brendon Rodney and Andre De Grasse were going to leave Scotland with their medals. The call right after the men’s 4x100 metre relay final disqualified Team Canada for a lane infringement, pursuant to rule TR17.2.3.
The disqualification was later rescinded, so this championship crew will come home in silver.
“My first games was 2014 here in Glasgow, so it's a long time coming, like a full circle moment for me. I got the silver in 2018 in 200 metres. I've had some up and down performances here, some disqualifications, some good races, some bad … it's a career, right? Ups and downs. Just writing that chapter, it's pretty cool to end it with these guys,” Brown said.
WOMEN’S 4X100 METRE RELAY TEAM STRIKE SILVER
The quartet of Sade McCreath, Marie-Éloïse Leclair, Frédérique Chiasson and Audrey Leduc sped to silver in the women’s 4x100 metre relay with their time of 42.76 seconds, claiming Canada’s first medal in the event since 1986.
“We've worked very hard. It's taken years for us to get here. We've built our confidence race by race, year by year, and so we're putting it together, every race that comes by,” McCreath said.
“It's just amazing to be able to perform at that level on that stage. The program is so strong right now, and I think we’ve built something amazing, and we're just getting started. To be able to win many silver medals this year is just wow. I think we can look forward to what's coming in the next couple years,” Leduc said.
SHARMA 4TH IN THE 400 METRES
Nandini Sharma finished 4th in the women’s T54 400 metre final, clocking a time of 59.98 seconds.
“I came in feeling really good. I had a great warmup. I was giving myself a little pep talk on the line, and I thought I had a good start. I though I picked up enough speed. The last 100 metres just got really hectic, and my arms felt so heavy. It is what it is. It was a windy night,” Sharma said.
THIRSK IS TOP 5 ON THE 200 METRES
Natalie Thirsk placed 5th in the women’s T38 200 metre final, crossing the line with a time of 29.04 seconds.
“It wasn't the time I wanted, but I'm really proud of how I ran on the front stretch. I was ranked sixth coming in, so to finish fifth is something I'm proud of,” Thirsk said. “I was really itching for another personal best and Canadian record today, but it wasn't in the cards and that's okay. I'm still really proud for showing up and representing the flag well.”
GALE HUSTLES IN 400 METRE FINAL
Lauren Gale finished 7th in the women’s 400 metre final, crossing the line in 52.01 seconds.
“It’s always exciting to be in a final. Very happy to be here. It's a little cold, a little windy, but we're all running in the same conditions, and I just had to execute my race. It's interesting to have the whole field on your outside and not be in one of the preferred lanes. It was a good experience, and I definitely learned a lot, for race modeling there,” Gale said.
STAFFORD’S BIG MOVE SHAKES UP THE ONE MILE
Lucia Stafford carried the lead in the women’s mile, but she couldn’t quite hold off three Australian runners, finishing 4th with her time of 4:40.46.
“I'm in a bit of shock. I though it might be slow and if it was slow, my plan was to just stick on the outside of lane one and cover moves, defend my space. It was so slow and I just found myself at the back and I tried to stay patient, but it was bumpy, people moving around. I just kept thinking someone was going to make a move and then I almost lost count of laps, I just got tired of it. I went for it. I'm really proud that I was able both times to put myself in a vulnerable spot and still finish strong. I think it'll really sting how close I was because my coach and I talked about how fit I am and that I can medal, but I don't know if I believed it until today being that close,” Stafford said.
Simone Plourde fought hard in a crowded race to register a time of 4:46.45 and finish in 11th place.
“It went out extremely slow, more than any of us could've anticipated. It was really interesting to see who was going to make the move? When? What is it going to look like? To have it be Lucia, honestly, was so fun. I honestly wish I could've been focused a little more on my race because I was just seeing her take the lead I'm just so proud of her and everything she's accomplished this year and a very gutsy move on her end,” Plourde said.
Foster Malleck ran a gritty race among a tough field to finish 7th in the men’s mile, stopping the clock at 3:56.46.
“It was definitely tactical, which was unexpected. I though it was even a fast race, but lots of jostling. I tried to stay out of trouble and move up, but every time I tried, I wasn't able to get there,” Malleck said. “I've never done a multi-sport game before, so I think it's kind of a similar vibe to the Olympics, which I'm hoping to make in 2028.”
AHMED LEADS CANADIAN CONTINGENT IN THE 5000 METRES
Mohamed Ahmed was Canada’s fastest finisher in the men’s 5000 metres final, clocking a time of 13:26.09 and 7th place – just barely edging out teammate Kieran Lumb’s time of 13:26.18 in 8th.
Justyn Knight rounded out the Canadian squad with a season’s best time of 13:36.04, in 14th place.
“What I'm excited about is building momentum and that was a step in the right direction. I'm just going to hope that cascades, that momentum keeps going. I would've loved to be standing on the podium, but I'm just happy to just be out there and finish healthy and all that,” Ahmed said.
“It was cool. It was a learning experience for me. I think earlier on in my career I did a couple of these championship 5Ks on the international stage, but it's probably been four or five years so it's interesting,” Lumb said. “It’s also very special to be on this Canadian team with these guys. I've watched them for many years. Maybe it takes a second to take a step back and realize that, but it's really cool to be with them at the world stage.”
“This 5,000 metres was really interesting. In years past I was coming in at peak fitness and super confident but, since 2021, I've dealt with quite a few injuries and it's been taking a while to get back healthy and in shape,” Knight said. “It's just such a blessing and an honor to come out here and that was enough to get me motivated to do my best.”
KNOKE NAILS HIS GAMES DEBUT
Maitlan Knoke was 8th in the men’s F57 shot put on the back of a season’s best 9.85 metre throw in his first multisport Games representing Canada.
“It's kind of what I was expecting, not what I was hoping for, but it went pretty well,” Knoke said. " It the first major competition that I've had and it's surreal. It's huge. It's amazing. Can't wait for the next big comp to happen,” he said.
GOUDROS JUMPS TO TOP 10
Izzy Goudros wrapped bow on her first Commonwealth Games with a best jump of 6.45 in the women’s long jump final – good for 10th place in the event.
“It was my first international final ever. I got to jump with some of the athletes that I've looked up to for years, so it was really an incredible experience. The fans here are amazing. I'm really grateful for this chance. I can't complain about how it went,” Goudros said.
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