Scottish-blooded Iona Anderson thrilled to win gold in Glasgow instead of Victoria
- There are a lot of Australians bemoaning the 2026 Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow instead of regional Victoria, but don't make the mistake of thinking Iona Anderson is one of them.
- Anderson emerged as Australia's biggest backstroke star of these Games when undisputed queen Kaylee McKeown withdrew due to glandular fever.
- In the 200m, she finished sixth, over two seconds slower than the time she swam at the Australian trials in June.
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- There are a lot of Australians bemoaning the 2026 Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow instead of regional Victoria, but don't make the mistake of thinking Iona Anderson is one of them.
- Anderson emerged as Australia's biggest backstroke star of these Games when undisputed queen Kaylee McKeown withdrew due to glandular fever.
- In the 200m, she finished sixth, over two seconds slower than the time she swam at the Australian trials in June.
Sources: ABC Australia