Mark Swan Wins First Gold Medal at 2026 Commonwealth Games in Para Powerlifting
England's Mark Swan won the first gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in the men's lightweight para powerlifting event. Swan lifted 222 kg, tying with Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike on points, but secured gold through tie-break rules favoring his heavier lift. Swan, 25, improved his European record and attempted to equal the world record with a 232 kg lift, which was unsuccessful. His victory marked a dramatic and closely contested start to the Games.
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thefinancialexpress broke this story on 24 Jul, 02:59 pm. Other outlets followed.