Overview

• James Templeton, Gout’s manager, said he will be available for the Commonwealth Games 100m once the full schedule is released.
• Craig Phillips of Commonwealth Games Australia noted that the early placement of the 100m in Glasgow will allow Gout to compete at the World Junior Championships in Eugene afterward.
• Officials believe Gout’s entry will strengthen Australia’s bid to top the medal table, a position the nation has held in eight of the last nine Games.
• The 2026 Games will feature a reduced ten-sport program hosting around 3000 athletes from 74 nations as part of cost-control measures.
• Glasgow secured the hosting rights after Victoria’s government withdrew in October 2024, prompting a scaled-back, sustainable approach to the event.