Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 6: 3x3 Basketball Golds and Swimming 2026

The Commonwealth Games 2026 day six delivered thrilling 3x3 basketball golds for England and Australia, while Australia continued their swimming dominance with a record 76 medals. This article recaps the key moments, records, and standout performances from an action-packed day.

3x3 Basketball: England and Australia Shine

In the women's 3x3 basketball final, Australia claimed gold with a commanding 21-11 victory over Uganda. New Zealand took bronze. The men's event saw England secure gold, adding to their medal tally. The fast-paced format brought intense excitement to the arena.

Swimming: Australia's Record-Breaking Dominance

Australia amassed a staggering 76 swimming medals, with South Africa a distant second on 22. In the pool, Australia won gold in the women's 4x100m medley relay, setting a Commonwealth Games record time of 3:54.25. Scotland took silver, South Africa bronze.

The men's 4x100m medley relay saw Australia win gold in a record 3:28.71, with England taking silver and South Africa bronze. Chad Le Clos of South Africa earned his 21st Commonwealth Games medal, surpassing Emma McKeon's 20.

Other Key Highlights

In para-athletics, India's Dilip Mahadu Gavit won gold in the men's 100m T47, with compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath taking silver. England's Kevin Santos, visibly disappointed with bronze, said, "I came for gold... Bronze is not what I wanted."

Canada's Sarah Mitton secured gold in the women's shot put with a throw of 19.88m. In netball, New Zealand thrashed Wales 65-37, while Australia led South Africa 19-13 in Pool A.

Medal Tally and Records

Key Takeaways

• Australia's swimming dominance is unprecedented, with 76 medals.
• England and Australia both won 3x3 basketball golds.
• Chad Le Clos set a new record with 21 Commonwealth Games medals.
• India's para-athletes excelled, taking gold and silver in the 100m T47.
• New Zealand's netball team remains unbeaten with a big win over Wales.

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