Zoe Hobbs takes Commonwealth 100m gold in 10.93, Amy Hunt second
Zoe Hobbs claimed the women's 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 28 July 2026, running a personal best of 10.93sec. England's Amy Hunt finished second in 10.98, while Australia's Torrie Lewis took bronze with an Australian record of 10.99. Emmanuel Eseme also won the men's 100m, crossing the line in 9.83.
The sprint finals were contested on a rain-affected track that left the surface soaked and conditions difficult for the athletes. Hobbs, representing New Zealand, ran from lane seven and produced a career-best performance to take the title. Hunt, competing for England, had to settle for silver after a close finish. The stadium in Glasgow provided the setting for the afternoon session on 28 July 2026.
Hobbs put together the fastest run of her career, improving her previous best to 10.93sec and taking the gold away from more favoured rivals. Her lane-seven charge carried her through a compact field despite the wet conditions underfoot. The time marked a dramatic personal milestone on a testing night for sprinters.
Amy Hunt crossed the line in 10.98sec to secure silver for England, a strong response given the adverse weather. She remained competitive throughout the race and finished narrowly behind Hobbs. The result added a notable medal to her résumé at the Commonwealth Games.
Torrie Lewis completed the podium in 10.99sec, an Australian record, to claim bronze. Her performance rounded out a tightly contested top three, with all three athletes finishing under 11 seconds. The close margins underscored how small differences determined medal placings in poor conditions.
On the men's side, Emmanuel Eseme surged to victory in the 100 metres, winning in 9.83sec. His performance stood out among the highlights of the sprint programme in Glasgow. Eseme's time provided a decisive finish to the men's final.
Hobbs's personal best and the sub-11 podium in the women's final were among the standout moments in Glasgow on 28 July 2026, while Eseme's 9.83 secured the men's crown. Hunt's silver and Lewis's national record completed a memorable evening of sprinting despite the wet track.
