Rose Davies completes historic 5000m‑10,000m double at Commonwealth Games
Australian distance runner Rose Davies became the first woman to win both the 5000 metres and the 10,000 metres at a single Commonwealth Games. She secured the 10,000 m gold on the opening night in Glasgow and then clinched the 5000 m title at Scotstoun Stadium, finishing in 14:44.53. Teammate Jessica Hull took silver in 14:45.01 and Scotland’s Megan Keith earned bronze in 14:49.10, giving Australia a 1‑2 finish.
The achievement marks a historic milestone for women's athletics at the Commonwealth Games and highlights Australia's strength in middle‑distance running.
Entities: Abbey Caldwell · Claudia Hollingsworth · Commonwealth Games · Jessica Hull · Linden Hall · Megan Keith · Rose Davies · Scotstoun Stadium
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- [● 5 SOURCES] The races were held at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Jessica Hull finished second in the 5000 m with a time of 14:45.01.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rose Davies' winning time in the 5000 m was 14:44.53.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rose Davies became the first woman to win both the 5000 m and 10,000 m at a single Commonwealth Games.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Megan Keith of Scotland won bronze in the 5000 m with a time of 14:49.10.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rose Davies won the women's 5000 metre at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (Rose Davies became the first woman to win both the 5000 m and the 10,000 m at a single Commonwealth Games and claimed 5,)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Rose Davies won the women's 10,000 metre at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.