Duncan Scott wins gold for Scotland in the men’s 200-metre individual medley at the Commonwealth Games, finishing in 1min 56.38sec. He holds off strong challenges from New Zealand’s Lewis Clareburt and England’s Tom Dean, with both swimmers finishing behind him. Multiple reports describe the final as a highly competitive event featuring established champions, including Clareburt and Dean, but Scott leads throughout the race and comes away with the top spot. One outlet highlights Scott’s success under pressure at a home Commonwealth Games and notes his status as Scotland’s most decorated swimming athlete. Another report focuses on his performance as a point of disruption to Australian dominance in swimming at the Games, framing the victory as a standout result for Scotland. Across sources, the key points remain consistent: Scott takes the 200m IM title, posts a winning time of 1:56.38, and is followed by Clareburt and Dean.