Weather Ruins Track Champs

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July 29, 2026 | Edition #647

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The Commonwealth Games turned into a total washout as relentless weather brought the meet to its knees; "fingers were underwater," one athlete said, and honestly, that says it all. We've got the soggy, chaotic details and everything else making waves in the latest evening edition of Essentially Athletics.

⚡Why this matters: Despite the persistent rain and waterlogged tracks, three women broke sub-11 in the 100m final.



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▶️WATCH: A special moment at the pool in Glasgow; Lewis Clareburt claimed 400m IM gold for New Zealand, and his teammates honoured the win with a haka on the pool deck.


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