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Australia Sweeps Women’s Mile, Sets Record at Commonwealth Games

Australia secured a podium sweep in the women’s mile at the Commonwealth Games, with Abbey Caldwell taking gold after upsetting Jessica Hull, and the 4×100m relay team also won, marking the country’s most successful track day.

In Glasgow, Australia achieved a podium sweep in the women’s mile, with Abbey Caldwell taking gold after a surprise win over Jessica Hull. The victory was part of a record‑setting track day for Australia, the most successful at the Games with seven gold medals.

Adding to the success, Lachie Kennedy’s 4×100m relay team clinched gold, surpassing the six gold medals Australia won in 1950 and cementing this day as the highest track haul in Commonwealth Games history. raccoongame.org