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Scotland win three medals in 45 minutes to open Glasgow 2026

Scotland won three medals in 45 minutes in Glasgow, with Duncan Scott taking gold, Stephen Clegg silver and Katie Shanahan silver to open the hosts' Commonwealth Games strongly.

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Scotland claimed three medals in a magnificent 45 minutes in the pool to kickstart the hosts' Commonwealth Games in fine style in Glasgow. The rapid run of success included gold for Duncan Scott, silver for Stephen Clegg and silver for Katie Shanahan.

How did Duncan Scott begin the medal rush?

Poster boy Duncan Scott started the rush, defending his 200m individual medley gold from Birmingham four years ago by slice a chunk off his own Games record.

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What did Stephen Clegg achieve?

Para-swimmer Stephen Clegg added silver in 100m freestyle S13 - with brother James fourth - after battling back from an injury-ravaged year.

What was Katie Shanahan's result?

Katie Shanahan upgraded her 2022 Games bronze to silver in the 200m backstroke.

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