Pacific Athletes Break Records at Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026

As the curtain closes on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, we take a look at some of our Pacific athletics stars who narrowly missed the podium but still made history, producing national records, personal bests and season's bests on the international stage.

Max Teuruaa – Cook Islands

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Cook Islands decathlete Max Teuruaa delivered a standout performance in Glasgow, setting a new national record in the men's decathlon.

Teuruaa finished the event with 6,434 points, surpassing his previous national record of 6,337 points. He also equalled the Cook Islands national pole vault record, clearing 4.00m during the decathlon competition.

Kenaz Kaniwete – Kiribati

Kiribati sprinter Kenaz Kaniwete made history in the men's 100m, breaking his own national record with a time of 10.89 seconds.

His performance was another milestone for Kiribati athletics, showcasing the continued growth of Pacific sprinting on the international stage.

Alex Rose – Samoa

Samoan discus thrower Alex Rose came close to a medal finish, placing fourth in the men's discus competition.

Rose's performance highlighted his consistency among the world's best athletes and added another strong result to his international career.

ʻAta Maama Tuʻutafaiva – Tonga

Tonga's ʻAta Maama Tuʻutafaiva secured an impressive eighth-place finish in the women's shot put.

Her performance was another proud moment for Tongan athletics, as she represented the Kingdom on one of the world's biggest sporting stages.

Across the competition, Pacific athletes recorded a number of personal bests and season's bests, continuing to show the region's growing strength in athletics.

With Glasgow 2026 now complete, preparations begin for the Oceania Cup 2027 and the Pacific Games 2027, where Pacific athletes will continue to build on these performances and inspire the next generation.