Le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record hours before fire destroys his Cape Town home

On 30 July 2026, Chad le Clos won bronze in the 4x100m medley relay in Glasgow, his 21st Commonwealth Games medal — passing Emma McKeon as the most decorated athlete in Games history. Hours later, a fire destroyed his Sea Point, Cape Town apartment, killing a 93-year-old neighbour. Le Clos, 34, has launched a fundraiser for affected residents. His sporting future is unconfirmed.