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Stephen Clegg claims Glasgow 2026 swimming gold

The five-time Paralympic medallist claimed gold in a time of 24.73 seconds

Stephen Clegg claims Glasgow 2026 swimming goldSNS Group

Stephen Clegg claimed his first gold medal in the pool at Glasgow 2026 after winning the men’s S13 50m freestyle final on Tuesday.

The five-time Paralympic medallist won the event in a time of 24.73. South Africa’s Nathan Hendricks took silver (24.84), while Canada’s Nicolas-Guy Turbide claimed bronze (24.96).

It follows the 30-year-old’s silver medal for Scotland in the men’s S13 100m freestyle last week, with brother James finishing fourth.

Clegg adds the title to a medal haul that includes silver in the same event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

He was appointed an MBE in the 2025 New Year Honours for services to swimming.

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Last updated Jul 28th, 2026 at 20:01

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