Commonwealth Games 2026: Scotland’s Josh Kerr storms to gold in men’s mile final – as it happened

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That’ll do from me. Sean Ingle has filed his report on a momentous evening at Scotstoun Stadium … Kurtis Marschall breaks the Commonwealth record! The man from Adelaide signs off the men’s pole vault – and athletics at these Games – in style with a clearance of 5.85m at the second attempt. It’s a third Commonwealth gold in a row for Marschall too after wins in 2018 and 2022. Silver for Kyle Rademeyer of South Africa and bronze for Owen Heard of England. Men’s pole vault: The moustachioed Marschall looks like he’s enjoying being the centre of attention. The organisers get on with the remaining medal ceremonies anyway while we…

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