Canadian athletes have achieved significant success at the Commonwealth Games, securing a total of nine medals, including three gold, three silver, and three bronze. The gymnasts, in particular, have contributed substantially to this tally, with several individuals earning multiple podium finishes.
Gymnastics triumphs
On Monday, Canadian gymnasts added to their medal count with Lia-Monica Fontaine, Jordan Carroll, and Félix Dolci each capturing gold medals. Fontaine, a 16-year-old from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Que., scored 14.000 in the women’s vault, surpassing England’s Abigail Martin, who scored 13.799, and Wales’ Abigail Roper, who achieved 13.433. This marked Fontaine’s third medal of the Games, having previously earned bronze in the all-around final and contributing to Canada’s silver in the women’s team event.
Jordan Carroll, a 20-year-old from Saskatoon, secured the men’s pommel horse title with a score of 15.000. He edged out Scotland’s Reuben Ward, who scored 14.966, and Cameron Lynn, who finished with 13.833. Félix Dolci, a 24-year-old from Laval, Que., concluded the day’s gold medal haul with a victory in the men’s rings final, marking his third medal of the Games. He scored 13.766, narrowly beating fellow Laval native William Émard, who scored 13.600, ensuring a one-two finish for Canada. Australia’s James Hardy took bronze with 13.500.
Veteran gymnast Ellie Black of Halifax added a silver medal in the women’s uneven bars. This achievement followed her win of a second career Commonwealth Games all-around title the previous day. René Cournoyer of Repentigny, Que., also earned a silver medal in the men’s floor exercise. Earlier on Sunday, Dolci had won silver in the men’s gymnastics all-around final, scoring 79.450, just shy of gold medallist Reuben Ward of host Scotland. Australia’s Jesse Moore took bronze with 79.000. Dolci also played a key role in leading Canada to gold in the men’s team event on Friday, topping the individual standings with a score of 81.650. Canada also secured silver in the women’s gymnastics team event on Saturday.
Swimming and other events
In swimming, Toronto swimmer Joshua Liendo and Halifax gymnast Ellie Black contributed gold medals to Canada’s total on Sunday. Liendo successfully defended his men’s 100-metre butterfly title, setting a meet record of 50.42 seconds. He outpaced Australians Matthew Temple, who finished in 50.43, and Ben Armbruster, who recorded 50.58. This marked Liendo’s repeat as Commonwealth champion, having also won gold in 2022 and later earning Olympic silver in the event at the 2024 Paris Games.
Liendo nearly secured a second medal approximately 90 minutes later, finishing fourth in the 50-metre freestyle with a time of 21.55 seconds. Australia’s Cameron McEvoy won gold in 20.97, followed by Flynn Southam at 21.44 and Jamie Jack at 21.47. In other aquatic events, five-time Olympic medallist Kylie Masse earned silver in the women’s 100-metre backstroke. The 31-year-old from LaSalle, Ont., finished in 58.77 seconds behind Australia’s Iona Alexandra Anderson, marking her 10th career Commonwealth Games medal, the most by a Canadian female swimmer.
Beyond gymnastics and swimming, weightlifter Rebeka Groulx of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Que., secured a bronze medal in the women’s 53-kilogram event. The Canadian men’s and women’s wheelchair basketball teams both faced losses to England on Sunday. The women’s team, with flag-bearer Kady Dandeneau scoring 11 points, lost 15-12. The men’s team subsequently dropped a 20-10 decision. Both teams are scheduled to compete against Australia on Monday.
The Commonwealth Games, featuring 3,000 athletes from 74 countries and territories, are set to conclude on August 2. This year’s competition was downsized after Glasgow stepped in as the host city when the Australian state of Victoria withdrew in 2023.
Source: theglobeandmail.com
Chloe Tremblay is the Sports Reporter at CasinoNews, covering basketball, tennis and athletics with nine years of reporting experience. She reported on the Raptors' rise and two Olympic cycles. She holds a degree in Journalism from Concordia University. Based in Montreal, she plays recreational basketball and follows track athletics. “The best stories come from the athletes everyone overlooks.”
