Josh Liendo added another remarkable chapter to his career by successfully defending his men's 100m butterfly title at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The Canadian star delivered one of the most thrilling swimming finals of the competition, winning by the slimmest of margins while establishing a new championship record.

The Olympic silver medalist entered the race as one of the favorites and lived up to expectations with a world-class performance. His winning time of 50.42 seconds not only secured another gold medal but also rewrote the Commonwealth Games record books in a race that remained undecided until the final touch.

A Dramatic Finish to Retain the Title

The final featured an intense showdown between Josh Liendo and Australia's Matt Temple, who entered the race with confidence after setting a Commonwealth Games record during the semifinals. However, the Canadian took control from the opening meters and managed his advantage throughout most of the race.

In the closing stretch, Temple launched a powerful comeback and nearly stole the victory, but Liendo kept his composure to touch the wall just 0.01 seconds ahead of his Australian rival, successfully defending the title he first won in Birmingham 2022. Fellow Australian Ben Armbruster completed the podium, highlighting the dominance of the two nations in the event.

The victory further cements the Canadian's status as one of the world's elite butterfly swimmers following his outstanding performances on the Olympic stage.

Chad le Clos Continues His Pursuit of History

Beyond Liendo's triumph, another major storyline of the day was the performance of South African swimming legend Chad le Clos, one of the most decorated athletes in Commonwealth Games history.

The veteran swimmer finished fifth in the men's 100m butterfly final, narrowly missing out on the podium, but he remains within reach of another historic milestone. With 19 Commonwealth Games medals to his name, he now sits just one medal shy of equaling the all-time record of 20 held by Australia's Emma McKeon.

At 34 years old, Le Clos continues to prove he can compete at the highest level and will look to add to his extraordinary legacy before the end of the Glasgow Games. Meanwhile, the spotlight belonged to Josh Liendo, whose record-breaking performance reaffirmed his dominance in the event and secured another unforgettable moment in Commonwealth Games history.

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