Lara van Niekerk (South Africa) wins gold in women's 100m breaststroke at the 2026 Commonwealth Games (Tollcross, Glasgow, ~July 27, 2026)
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Published on 19. July 2026
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Predicted for 27. July 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Lara van Niekerk is the reigning double world champion (50m + 100m breaststroke, 2022 Commonwealth Games) and holds the world record. Her main rival Tatjana Smith (also RSA) competes in the same event. Key field change: Kaylee McKeown (Australia, 5× Olympic gold) withdrew from the 2026 Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever. Without McKeown, van Niekerk is the clear favorite; own estimate based on defending champion + world record status: ~68%.
Data basis for this prediction
- SwimSwam: Returning Champions CWG 2026 — van Niekerk defending multiple events (Juli 2026)
- SwimSwam: Kaylee McKeown withdraws from 2026 Commonwealth Games (glandular fever)
- Swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games: 100m Brust Frauen ca. 27. Juli (Wikipedia)
- Olympics.com: CWG 2026 Swimming Preview (Juli 2026)
Verdict: Miss
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Gold im 100m-Brustschwimmen Frauen bei CWG 2026 gewann Angharad Evans (Schottland) in 1:06.07, NICHT Lara van Niekerk. Quelle: timeslive.co.za, swimswam.com.
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