New Zealand's Zoe Hobbs ran the race of her life to win Commonwealth Games 100m gold in a personal best of 10.93sec, leaving England's Amy Hunt with silver on a rain-soaked night in Glasgow.
Key facts
- Zoe Hobbs of New Zealand won the women's 100m in a personal best of 10.93sec.
- England's Amy Hunt finished second in 10.98sec.
- Australia's Torrie Lewis took bronze in an Australian record of 10.99sec.
- The final was run in heavy rain on a sodden track in Glasgow.
- Emmanuel Eseme won the men's 100m in 9.83sec.
On a rain-soaked night in Glasgow, England’s Amy Hunt had to settle for silver in the women’s 100m as New Zealand’s Zoe Hobbs surged to a surprise Commonwealth Games gold, according to the Guardian.
Hobbs ran the race of her life from lane seven, clocking a personal best of 10.93sec despite conditions the Guardian described as far from ideal, with unrelenting rain leaving the track sodden.
Hunt finished second in 10.98sec, while Australia’s Torrie Lewis claimed bronze in an Australian record of 10.99sec.
The conditions were so severe that Hunt said her fingernails were submerged underwater as she lined up on the track, the Guardian reported. She endured a poor start and spent much of the final running through puddles.
Despite hitting top speed late in the race, Hunt left herself too much to do to catch Hobbs, who held on for the title.
In the men’s 100m, Emmanuel Eseme surged to victory in 9.83sec, according to the Guardian.
Why it matters
Sprint finals are among the marquee events of the Commonwealth Games, and Hobbs's personal-best run in such difficult conditions marks a standout moment for New Zealand athletics. For England's Amy Hunt, silver represents a strong performance against the elements even as gold narrowly slipped away.
Frequently asked questions
Who won the women's 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
New Zealand's Zoe Hobbs won gold in a personal best of 10.93sec, with England's Amy Hunt taking silver in 10.98sec and Australia's Torrie Lewis winning bronze in 10.99sec.
What were the conditions during the final?
The race was run in heavy rain on a sodden track in Glasgow. Amy Hunt said her fingernails were submerged underwater as she lined up, and she spent much of the final running through puddles.
Who won the men's 100m?
Emmanuel Eseme won the men's 100m in a time of 9.83sec, according to the Guardian.