South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record
Summary
South African swimmer Chad le Clos has won his 21st Commonwealth Games medal, setting a new record for the most medals won by any athlete in the history of the Games. He earned a bronze medal in the men's 4×100 medley relay at the 2026 Games, adding to his previous silver and bronze medals at the same event.Key Facts
- Chad le Clos is 34 years old and represents South Africa in swimming.
- He now holds 21 Commonwealth Games medals, breaking the previous record held by Australia’s Emma McKeon.
- His total medals include seven gold, five silver, and nine bronze across five Commonwealth Games starting from 2010.
- In the 2026 Commonwealth Games, he won a silver in the mixed 4×100 medley relay, a bronze in the men’s 4×100 freestyle relay, and a bronze in the men’s 4×100 medley relay.
- Le Clos won his first Commonwealth medals at age 18 in the 2010 Delhi Games, where he earned five medals.
- He is also an Olympic champion, having won the 200-meter butterfly gold at the 2012 London Olympics by beating Michael Phelps.
- Le Clos has competed in four Olympic Games (2012, 2016, 2020/21, and 2024) and aims to qualify for his fifth Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
- His career includes multiple Olympic medals, and he has consistently performed at a high level over many years.
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