Commonwealth Games: Emmanuel Eseme Alobwede wins Gold for Cameroon
Emmanuel Eseme Alobwede, of the Cameroonian delegation to Glasgow has won the gold medal in the men’s 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. He grabbed the victory during a rainy final at Scotstoun Stadium, with a record of 9.83 seconds. The Cameroonian set a new Commonwealth Games Record, and a new National Record for […]
He grabbed the victory during a rainy final at Scotstoun Stadium, with a record of 9.83 seconds.
The Cameroonian set a new Commonwealth Games Record, and a new National Record for Cameroon.
His victory also marks a historic milestone for Team Cameroon.
Prior to the final, Eseme had already won the semifinal in 9.89 seconds.
Men’s 100m Final Results
🥇 1st : Emmanuel Eseme, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 9.83s, Games Record / National Record
🥈 2nd : Lachlan Kenney, 🇦🇺 Australia, 9.85s, Area Record
🥉 3rd : Kayinsola Ajayi, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 9.90s, Personal Best
4th: Gift Leotlela, 🇿🇦 South Africa, 9.91s
Additional Athlete Results
Adèle Mafogang
She officially opened her multi-event campaign on Day 3. She completed her first event, the 100m Hurdles, in 14.80 seconds, securing her initial 868 points. She later advanced through the high jump stage as the heptathlon events continue.
Emmanuel Itoungue (Men’s 100m):
He was unfortunately a non-starter due to a forfeit ahead of the 100m rounds, shifting Team Cameroon’s short-sprint focus entirely onto the men’s 100m race.