Commonwealth Games 2026: Danielle Hill makes swimming last however Jack McMillan misses out

European champion Danielle Hill certified for the ultimate of the ladies’s 50m backstroke last after she completed third in her semi-final at Tollcross Swimming centre.

Hill, who’s competing at her fourth Games, reached Tuesday’s last, which takes place at 20:36 BST, after registering a time of 28.17 seconds.

“Tonight was about doing what I could to control my nerves before I got in the water and executing the race and I finished on the wrong arm so that’s one thing I know I will fix for tomorrow,” she instructed BBC Sport NI.

“My best time puts me first based on that semi-final so I have to regroup and refocus. I have goosebumps just talking about it, [a Commonwealth medal] has always been the one that has ran away from me.

“I’ve put myself ready now and something can occur. Really pleased with what me and the workforce have performed to get me right here, a medal can be the cherry on prime however I’ll go on the market and revel in it.”

Olympic gold medallist Jack McMillan missed out on a place in the final of the men’s 100m freestyle after finishing fifth in his semi-final.

McMillan clocked a time of 49.13 which was not fast enough to secure his passage through to Tuesday’s final.

“I used to be a little bit bit off my finest so it wasn’t the time I wished however being right here is all about racing. I simply missed the ultimate there and I’ve my essential occasion on Wednesday [200m freestyle] so simply relaxation and recuperate.”