CWG 2026: Canada wins 3 gymnastics gold in Glasgow apparatus finals

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CWG 2026: Canada wins 3 gymnastics gold in Glasgow apparatus finals

Synopsis

Canada turned the Glasgow 2026 gymnastics arena into their own showcase, claiming three apparatus gold medals in a single day. Felix Dolci's rings redemption from Birmingham bronze to Glasgow gold, Jordan Carroll's perfect 15.000 on the pommel horse, and a historic Scottish double-silver made 27 July one of the most dramatic sessions of the Games.

Key Takeaways

Canada won 3 of 5 gold medals in Artistic Gymnastics apparatus finals at CWG 2026 in Glasgow on 27 July 2026 .
Felix Dolci scored 13.766 to win Men's Rings gold, converting his Birmingham 2022 bronze into gold.
Jordan Carroll claimed Men's Pommel Horse gold with a score of 15.000 .
Scotland's Reuben Ward and Cameron Lynn both podiumed in the Pommel Horse — the first time two Scots have appeared together on a Commonwealth Games gymnastics podium.
Ellie Black (CAN) completed her full set of Commonwealth Games apparatus medals with Uneven Bars silver.
Twin sisters Emily and Abigail Roper of Wales both claimed bronze medals on the same day.

Canada seized three of the five gold medals on offer in the Artistic Gymnastics individual apparatus finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday, 27 July, asserting themselves as the dominant force in the discipline at these Games. Felix Dolci, Jordan Carroll, and Lia-Monica Fontaine were the Canadian gold medallists, with Kate McDonald of Australia and Luke Whitehouse of England claiming the remaining two titles.

Dolci Converts Birmingham Bronze to Glasgow Gold

The standout performance of the day came from Felix Dolci in the Men's Rings, who posted a score of 13.766 to claim gold — a significant upgrade from the bronze he won at Birmingham 2022. His Canadian team-mate William Emard, who had recorded the highest score in qualifying, was narrowly edged out and had to settle for silver. Both Dolci and Emard were part of Canada's Men's Team gold-winning squad earlier in the Games. Australia's James Hardy took bronze in the Rings — his second podium finish of the day, having also placed third on the Floor.

Carroll's Perfect 15.000 Dominates Pommel Horse

Canada's Jordan Carroll delivered a commanding performance in the Men's Pommel Horse Final, registering a score of 15.000 to claim gold. The result was equally historic for hosts Scotland: Reuben Ward and Cameron Lynn both claimed silver, marking the first time in Commonwealth Games history that two Scots have stood on the podium simultaneously in Artistic Gymnastics.

Fontaine Tops Women's Vault After All-Around Lead

There was little suspense in the Women's Vault final, as Lia-Monica Fontaine — who had been the leading vaulter in the All-Around competition — backed up that form with two precisely executed vaults to claim gold. Abigail Martin of England took silver and Abigail Roper of Wales claimed bronze.

McDonald Shines in Uneven Bars; Black Completes Medal Set

Australia's Kate McDonald won the Women's Uneven Bars with a difficulty-heavy routine that earned her 14.333. Canada's Ellie Black took silver, completing her full set of Commonwealth Games apparatus medals — the Uneven Bars had been the only event in which she had previously gone without a podium finish. Emily Roper of Wales claimed bronze, just hours after her twin sister Abigail Roper had earned the same colour medal in the Vault.

Whitehouse Opens Afternoon With Floor Gold for England

Luke Whitehouse of England delivered a commanding floor routine to win the first gold of the afternoon session in the Men's Floor event. Canada's Rene Cournoyer took silver, while James Hardy — representing Scotland in this event — claimed bronze.

Full Results — 27 July 2026:

Men's Rings: 1. Felix Dolci (CAN) — 13.766 | 2. William Emard (CAN) | 3. James Hardy (AUS)

Women's Uneven Bars: 1. Kate McDonald (AUS) — 14.333 | 2. Ellie Black (CAN) | 3. Emily Roper (WAL)

Men's Pommel Horse: 1. Jordan Carroll (CAN) — 15.000 | 2. Reuben Ward (SCO) | 3. Cameron Lynn (SCO)

Women's Vault: 1. Lia-Monica Fontaine (CAN) | 2. Abigail Martin (ENG) | 3. Abigail Roper (WAL)

Men's Floor: 1. Luke Whitehouse (ENG) | 2. Rene Cournoyer (CAN) | 3. James Hardy (SCO)

With the apparatus finals still ongoing, Canada's gymnastics programme at Glasgow 2026 has already established itself as one of the most productive in the nation's Commonwealth Games history.

Point of View

As evidenced by Dolci and Emard finishing first and second in the Rings from the same national squad. The historic Scottish double-podium in the Pommel Horse will generate home-crowd momentum but also raises a pointed question: can host nations convert feel-good moments into sustained gymnastics infrastructure? The Roper twins both medalling on the same day is the kind of story that transcends sport, yet the day's most consequential result may be Ellie Black completing her full apparatus medal set — a benchmark of all-round excellence rarely achieved at this level.
NationPress
28 Jul 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many gold medals did Canada win in gymnastics at CWG 2026 on 27 July?
Canada won three gold medals in the Artistic Gymnastics apparatus finals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on 27 July. The gold medallists were Felix Dolci (Men's Rings), Jordan Carroll (Men's Pommel Horse), and Lia-Monica Fontaine (Women's Vault).
What score did Jordan Carroll get on the Pommel Horse at CWG 2026?
Jordan Carroll of Canada scored a perfect 15.000 to win gold in the Men's Pommel Horse Final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. His score placed him well clear of the field.
Why was the Pommel Horse result historic for Scotland?
Reuben Ward and Cameron Lynn both claimed silver in the Men's Pommel Horse Final, making it the first time in Commonwealth Games history that two Scottish gymnasts have stood on the podium together in Artistic Gymnastics.
Who won the Women's Uneven Bars at CWG 2026 Glasgow?
Australia's Kate McDonald won the Women's Uneven Bars with a score of 14.333. Canada's Ellie Black took silver, completing her full set of Commonwealth Games apparatus medals, while Emily Roper of Wales claimed bronze.
What was Felix Dolci's score in the Men's Rings final at CWG 2026?
Felix Dolci scored 13.766 to win gold in the Men's Rings final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The result was a notable turnaround from Birmingham 2022, where Dolci had won bronze in the same event.
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