Adam Ramsay-Peaty Wins Silver in Commonwealth Games Medley Relay 2026

Adam Ramsay-Peaty secured a silver medal for England in the men's 4x100m medley relay at the Commonwealth Games, as Australia dominated the swimming programme with an extraordinary medal haul. The closing race in Glasgow also saw Chad le Clos become the most decorated athlete in Games history with his 21st medal.

Australia Dominates the Pool

After six days of Australian dominance, the swimming programme ended with the green and gold claiming 37 gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze medals in the water. The final event saw Australia surge through the second half to win gold in a Games record time of 3:28.71.

England's quartet of Oliver Morgan, Adam Ramsay-Peaty, Edward Mildred, and Jacob Mills finished in 3:30.68, holding off South Africa for silver. South Africa's bronze was historic as it gave Chad le Clos his record-breaking 21st Commonwealth Games medal.

Race Breakdown: How England Secured Silver

Oliver Morgan gave England a strong start with a 53.20 opening leg. Ramsay-Peaty kept them in second with a 58.74 split on the breaststroke leg. Mildred slipped briefly to third on the butterfly leg despite clocking 51.04, before Jacob Mills produced a 47.70 anchor leg to haul England back into second place.

Resilience and Team Spirit

“To come in with the boys and get a silver medal, I can’t complain whatsoever,” said Morgan, who earned his fifth medal of the week. “Some of us have had tough weeks but it shows the resilience we’ve had in the team.” The silver medal sets the stage for England as they look toward the LA 2028 Olympics.

Scotland's Silver on Home Soil

In the women’s 4x100m medley relay, Scotland rounded off their memorable night with a silver medal after stepping out in kilts. Australia stormed to gold in another record time. “It’s absolutely amazing,” said Katie Shanahan. “There’s no better way to finish off a home meet than by getting that silver medal.”

Key Takeaways from the Commonwealth Games Swimming

• Adam Ramsay-Peaty earned silver in his final Commonwealth Games event.
• Australia won an unprecedented 37 gold medals in the pool.
• Chad le Clos made history with his 21st Commonwealth Games medal.
• England's medley relay team showed resilience and promise for future Olympics.
• Scotland delighted home crowds with a silver medal performance.

FAQ

With the Commonwealth Games now complete, all eyes turn to the next major swimming competitions. The performances in Glasgow have set the stage for thrilling rivalries leading up to the LA 2028 Olympics. For fans of swimming and Adam Ramsay-Peaty, this silver medal is a testament to hard work and teamwork.