Lani Pallister opens Australia’s Commonwealth Games tally with 400m freestyle gold
Australia dominated the opening day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, winning six gold medals in swimming. Lani Pallister and the 4x100m freestyle relay teams were among the standout performers.
Lani Pallister and Jenna Forrester celebrate their gold and bronze medals in the 400m freestyle as Australia dominate day one at the Commonwealth Games. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP Lani Pallister and Jenna Forrester celebrate their gold and bronze medals in the 400m freestyle as Australia dominate day one at the Commonwealth Games. Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP Commonwealth Games 2026 Lani Pallister puts years of setbacks behind her to spark Australia gold rush Australian wins 400m freestyle, Forrester stuns in 200m backstroke
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