Australia Sweeps Podium, Sets Athletics Record

Australia delivered an unprecedented podium sweep in the women's mile on the final day of athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games, with Abbey Caldwell upsetting Jessica Hull to secure gold ahead of teammates. The men's 4x100m relay team also claimed victory, one of seven track and field gold medals won on day nine. toffler.lol

The haul exceeds the six gold medals from one day in Auckland in 1950, making it Australia's most successful track and field day at the Commonwealth Games. Lachie Kennedy's relay team achieved a breakthrough victory alongside the historic women's mile sweep.