South African swimmer Chad Le Clos has created history in the Commonwealth Games. By winning a bronze medal in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay in Glasgow, he has become the most successful male athlete in the history of the competition with 19 medals.
Chad Le Clos created history
South African swimmer Chad Le Clos made history during the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, becoming the most successful male athlete in the history of the competition by winning another medal in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay event.
On Friday, Le Clos collected her 19th medal of the Commonwealth Games, including seven gold medals. The team of Pieter Coetzee, Guy Brooks, Ruard van Reenen and Chad clocked 3:13.99 in the men’s 4×100 meter freestyle relay event. Posted on Team SA’s official Has become the most successful male athlete in the world. Congratulations, Team SA!”
Le Clos became emotional
“I shouldn’t cry over the bronze medal, I should cry over the gold medal, but honestly, it means a lot to me,” Le Clos said after winning the medal, according to the official website of CWG 2026.
He added, “After close matches and some very difficult times over the last few years, this is incredible, and I am very grateful to my family for their support.”
Australia on top in medal tally
Australia won gold in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay and leads the medal tally with six gold, two silver and five bronze medals for a total of 13 medals. South Africa has won three medals, including one gold and two bronze medals. (ANI)
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