Everyone has heard of the Olympics before. The largest competition in the world, with every single country competing for a gold medal. Another big tournament is the Commonwealth Games, held every four years. The games are a large international multi-sport event, with around 4,500 to 5,000 athletes participating in over 20 sports. However, only countries that were once a part of the British Empire are allowed to compete. These include Canada, India, South Africa, and many more. They start from July 23 to August 6, 2026. These games are also inclusive for everyone with disabilities. Everyone will try their best to compete for medals. There will be six events for them with 47 medals awaiting to be distributed. There will be all sorts of events and even para powerlifting and swimming. As Olivia Breen said, “I love the Commonwealth Games as it is the only competition where able-bodied and para athletes are together and it’s always so supportive and such a positive vibe.”

One standout event in the Commonwealth Games is the 100-meter sprint, where the fastest athletes competing, from across the Commonwealth, race head-to-head in a burst of speed and power. Crowds always roar as competitors explode from the starting blocks, pushing their limits for a chance at gold, national pride they carry, and a place in sprinting history. The Commonwealth Games record for the men’s 100-meter sprint is 9.88 seconds. Which is held by Ato Boldon, who represents Trinidad and Tobago. He achieved this at the record in the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Games. The current Commonwealth record holder is the fastest man on earth, otherwise known as Usain Bolt of Jamaica. Who set a time of 9.58 seconds at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany. This also stands as the current world record. The current gold medalist for the men’s 100m sprint at the Commonwealth Games is Ferdinand Omanyala, representing Kenya, who won the 2022 Birmingham Games with a record of 10.02 seconds. For the women’s 100m sprint, Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won the gold medal at the 2022 Birmingham Games with a time of 10.95 seconds.