Following his medal ceremony, the New Zealand team did the ceremonial dance poolside for the 27-year-old, to a huge ovation from the crowd at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre.

“You see the All Blacks do it before a game of rugby and that’s a show of challenge but also a show of respect for the New Zealand culture," he said.

“It’s something we’ve done for years. I’m glad New Zealand has it as part of our culture and I hope it continues.

"To get it done to you after a race is even more special. I think people really love that and respect it. It makes me super-proud to be a Kiwi.”

Clareburt’s victory came 24 hours after his 200m butterfly title defence. “It was probably a stupid idea (to attempt the double), looking back on it.

"I wish it was one day on, one day off, one day on, but you don't get to pick the programme. I just had to deal with the punches.

"We train every day for these situations where you have to back-up races. That's why we do it, so I'm happy to go back-to-back and I guess it worked out.”

History made in the pool

South Africa's Chad le Clos became the joint most-decorated athlete in Commonwealth history as he earned a silver medal in the Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay, which was won by Australia. Le Clos swam in prelims, which qualified him for a medal, despite not swimming in the final. 

The medal moved him level with Australian swimmer Emma McKeon on 20 Games medals.

The South African quartet set an African record of 3:42.61 in the event, with Pieter Coetze setting a 100m Backstroke Games record of 51.98 on the opening leg. 

Filip Nowacki became Jersey’s most successful Commonwealth athlete, winning the 200m Breaststroke ahead of Canada’s Oliver Dawson and Australian Zac Stubblety-Cook, to add to his silver over 100m.

It was Jersey’s first gold medal since Colin Mallett in Fullbore Shooting at Auckland 1990.

Nowacki described the victory as "completely surreal".

“Coming from an island like Jersey and competing against the Aussies, Canada, England – all the home nations – is very special," the 18-year-old said. 

“To get my hand on the wall there first in such an incredible time, consolidating that 2:07 I did last year, is very special and it shows that I'm moving in the right direction.”

Filip Nowacki of Team Jersey competes during the Men's 100m Breaststroke - Heats

Photography Glasgow 2026

Australian Jenna Forrester capped her Glasgow campaign with gold in the 200m Individual Medley, meaning she leaves the Games with three golds and a bronze.

“I don't think I've been able to fully reflect on it yet,” the 23-year-old said. “That will come later.

“It's difficult when you've got lots of races back-to-back because you have to forget about the previous one and focus completely on the next. 

“I haven't had much time to reflect, but I'm really looking forward to taking a step back and appreciating everything that's gone into this week.”