2026 Commonwealth Games Previews: Sam Short Eyes Up A Distance Sweep

By Sam Blacker on SwimSwam
2026 Commonwealth GamesJuly 24 – 29, 2026 (pool swimming)
Glasgow, Scotland
Tollcross International Swimming Centre
LCM (50m)
Meet CentralFor the first time, the 800 free has been added to the men’s event lineup at the Commonwealth Games, although this year that looks like just another event for Sam Short to rack up the medals in. He was on fire at the Australian Trials, and with main Commonwealth rival Dan Wiffen – who he beat head-to-head in both th