Australia brings a strong freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke and medley lineup for both men and women, led by stars like Meg Harris, Mollie O’Callaghan, Lani Pallister, Kyle Chalmers, Cam McEvoy and Sam Short, aiming for multiple titles across relays and individuals.

The squad’s lead-up included a focused Thursday training session under coach Boxall, with a low public profile and precise timing to sharpen readiness.

Young sprinter Eddie Nketia expresses eagerness to perform for Australia on the big stage, driven by family support.

Shayna Jack confirms this Commonwealth Games will be her last, reflecting on a long career that includes two Commonwealth golds and Olympic golds and addressing a past doping ban she says she did not knowingly commit.

Discus thrower Matt Denny discusses balancing fatherhood with training while aiming for a strong competitive scoreline.

Cam McEvoy returns to Glasgow with a matured training approach and a track record of Olympic and Commonwealth success, eyeing continued sprint impact.

The opening ceremony is slated for early Friday morning with live coverage on Seven and Seven-Plus.

Sam Short is chasing a sub-3:40 in the 400m freestyle, aiming to break the world record pace set by Lukas Martens after a 3:40.67 at trials.

Jamie Jack is seen as a rising relay contributor after a strong 50m freestyle showing over the past year.

Adam Peaty remains a marquee international name for England; his clash with Sam Williamson is highlighted as a major matchup amid Peaty’s injuries and recent time away.

Glasgow marks a milestone as Jack is joined by her brother Jamie on the Australian team for the first time to compete together.

Meg Harris aims for her first individual Commonwealth gold, building on a 2025 world title and prior podiums.