South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games record with 19th medal
Summary
South African swimmer Chad le Clos won a bronze medal in the men’s 4×100-metre freestyle relay at the Commonwealth Games, earning his 19th medal and becoming the most decorated male athlete in the Games' history. Le Clos has won seven gold, four silver, and eight bronze medals across five Commonwealth Games and plans to continue competing in future events.Key Facts
- Chad le Clos won a bronze medal in the men’s 4×100-metre freestyle relay at the Commonwealth Games.
- This medal is his 19th at the Commonwealth Games, a new record for a male athlete.
- He surpassed shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of England, who previously held the record.
- Le Clos has won a total of 7 gold, 4 silver, and 8 bronze medals in the Commonwealth Games.
- He made his Commonwealth Games debut in 2010 at age 18, winning 5 medals that year.
- Le Clos has also won 4 Olympic medals (including 1 gold) and 16 world titles, mainly in butterfly stroke events.
- He plans to compete in his fifth Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.
- He is still competing in events at the current Commonwealth Games, including the 50- and 100-metre butterfly races.
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