Glasgow 2026 in numbers from the Australian superstar with six gold medals to 200kg of baked beans consumed
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has delivered record-breaking performances, remarkable stories and a major boost for the city. We take a look at the sheer scale of the event reflected in a breakdown of stats.
At Tollcross International Swimming Centre Australia's Meg Harris (pictured) emerged as the standout individual performer, claiming six gold medals, the biggest personal gold haul of the Games.
Sprinting excellence was also on display, with Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme racing to 100m gold in just 9.83 seconds.
As of 9am on day eight of the games 29 of the 74 participating nations had won at least one medal. A total of 645 medals had been awarded, including 141 Para sport medals, underlining the Games' commitment to integrated competition.
Athletes produced a string of memorable performances, resulting in 182 Games records being broken by Friday morning.
The age range of participants and volunteers has ranged from just 14 with Uganda's Para swimmer Condoleeza Nyamisanga Nakazibwe, being the youngest athlete competing at the Games, while Australian Para bowler Louise Hoskins, at 76, is the oldest competitor.
Among the event's 4,000 volunteers, 96-year-old Moira Cross is the oldest, creating an extraordinary 80-year age gap to the youngest volunteer, aged 16.
Behind the scenes, feeding thousands of athletes has required a huge logistical operation. Hotels hosting athletes are serving up to 9,000 meals every day, including around 100kg of chicken daily.
Competitors have also consumed approximately 13,000 bananas, 10,000 litres of pasta sauce and 2,500 litres of soup.
Every day, athletes are also getting through around 100kg of nuts and 200kg of baked beans.
Rather than a traditional athletes' village, competitors are being housed across 18 hotels in and around Glasgow.
The Games' sustainability drive has extended to transport, with a fleet of 90 fully electric BYD cars and 10 electric cargo vans helping move athletes, officials and guests around the city while reducing emissions.
Glasgow 2026 has also generated significant public engagement. More than one million people follow the Games' social media channels, while 20,000 Finnie mascot soft toys had been sold by July 26.
Around 500,000 seats have been made available for spectators, and 800 businesses, community groups and organisations have signed up to the Games' "All In" programme.
The opening ceremony alone featured 600 cast members, while the wider cultural programme has been a major part of the celebration.
By the end of the Games, Live Sites are expected to have delivered 22,500 minutes of entertainment, supported by 161 Festival Fund grants awarded across Scotland.
The scale of event operations is reflected in a host of other figures. Around 15,000 lanyards have been distributed to athletes, team officials, volunteers and media representatives.
A total of 200,000 eggs, supplied by Aberdeen family business Duncan's Eggs, have helped keep kitchens stocked throughout the competition.
Sporting integrity has remained central to the event, with 500 doping control tests, including both blood and urine sampling, expected to be completed by the close of the Games.
As athletes have battled for medals in Glasgow, audiences around the world have been watching. In Australia alone, an estimated 10 million viewers tuned in to follow their nation's golden success story.
You can keep up to date with the final days of the games on the live blog here.
