2026 Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland.
We're so proud to have a talented group of students and alumni representing Australia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Many of these athletes are part of our Elite Athlete Program which supports them to balance their studies and sporting commitments.
Learn about our athletes below, tune in and watch when they compete and help us cheer them on during this exciting time!
How to watch the Commonwealth Games
You can watch the Games live and free across the Seven Network and its digital streaming platform, 7plus. You can view event schedules for each of our student athletes on their individual profile pages below.
Medal achievements
| Medal | Athlete | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Polites | Women's 4000m Team Pursuit: Gold Medal | |
| Alyssa Polites | Women's Elimination Race: Gold Medal |
| Brooke Buschkuehl | Women's Long Jump: Bronze Medal |
| Courtney Bruce | Women's Netball: Bronze Medal |
| Jo Weston | Women's Netball: Bronze Medal |
| Kate McDonald | Women's Artistic Gymnastics Team Final: Gold Medal | |
| Kate McDonald | Women's Individual Uneven Bars: Gold Medal |
| Liz Watson | Women's Netball: Bronze Medal |
| Lizzy Dekkers | Women's 200m Butterfly: Bronze Medal | |
| Marena Whittle | Women's 3x3 Basketball : Gold Medal | |
| Matilda Garrett | Women's Netball: Bronze Medal |
Our athletes
Our Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes
We have a proud history of student athletes competing at events around the world: view past event information including student athlete profiles and medal achievements.
What's it like to be a Deakin Elite Athlete?
Learn how World Cup and Olympic Champion Jakara Anthony balances competition with study.
