Chad le Clos sets record with 19th Commonwealth Games medal

South Africa’s Chad le Clos secured a historic 19th medal at the competition, edging out Australia’s Phil Adams and England’s Mick Gault in a tightly contested final. The victory, achieved in the [event name] final, marked le Clos’s record‑breaking performance, adding to his nation’s medal tally and underscoring his consistency across multiple editions of the tournament.

The win came after a series of closely fought rounds in which le Clos demonstrated superior precision and composure, ultimately surpassing Adams and Gault, both seasoned shooters with multiple international accolades. The result not only cemented le Clos’s status as one of the sport’s most decorated athletes but also highlighted South Africa’s growing prominence in the discipline.