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Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: More gymnastics gold for Australia as McDonald lands emotional win
It’s official, Australian Kate McDonald is the new Commonwealth champion on the uneven bars.
The 25-year-old was sensational in this afternoon’s final, and scored an impressive 14.333 to send her to the top of the leaderboard with a routine that was technically difficult and executed perfectly.
It was a nervous wait for McDonald, though, with three more competitors to come after her — including countrywoman Ruby Pass.
But there was no beating McDonald, whose score was the highest of the weekend. Canada’s Ellie Black won silver with 13.900 while Emily Roper of Wales won bronze with a 13.66.
Unfortunately, Pass fell from the bars mid-routine, and finished in eighth with a score of 11.666.
Commonwealth Games live updates: Aussie gymnast secures gold in emotional moment
Ruby Pass and Kate McDonald share a hug after the latter’s goal medal. Getty Images
A score of 11.533 is enough for James Hardy to win bronze on the rings.
He was originally in a spot for silver but was pushed back to third. Still a great result for the Aussie!
The rings final is on right now and James Hardy and Jesse Moore are in contention.
Kelsey Cottrell and Dawn Hayman have missed out on progression in the women’s pairs by one measly point.
They were up against Northern Ireland and needed to win by two sets to zero. They needed it to be a 10-point margin too.
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Pink tribute for mum as Aussie wins gymnastics bronze
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Listening to "California Dreamin'", Australian gymnast Kate McDonald hit the ground running on her road to Los Angeles by winning uneven bars gold at the Commonwealth Games.
It was sweet redemption for McDonald, who banished haunting memories of her "pretty poo" finish at the 2022 Birmingham Games with a near-flawless performance at Glasgow International Stadium, scoring 14.333 points.
So dominant was the 25-year-old that she was the only gymnast to hit the 14.000-point mark and blitzed next-best, Canadian great Ellie Black, by 0.433 points, with Wales' Emily Roper following for bronze.
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