Lachie Kennedy Ends 64‑Year Australian 100m Medal Drought

Australian sprinter Lachie Kennedy ran a national‑record 9.85 seconds to win a silver medal in the 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, ending a 64‑year wait for an Australian medal in the event. The performance marked a breakthrough for Australian sprinting on the global stage.

Ahead of the penultimate day of the Games, the Australian Athletics Team highlighted other athletes named Kennedy, including pole‑vaulter Nina Kennedy and sprinter Torrie Lewis, as they prepared to compete in their respective events. The team’s strong showing across disciplines underscored a resurgence in Australian track‑and‑field performance at the Games.