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Is Lauren Cox Ready for Gold? | 50m Back Preview (Glasgow 2026)
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Is Lauren Cox about to seize a massive golden opportunity at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games?
📺 To hear our breakdown of every single race from the session, watch the FULL Day 4 Preview episode of the Propulsion Swimming Podcast here: youtu.be/gDO8ogk7uWc
We break down the fiercely competitive Women's 50m Backstroke. With the reigning World Record holder Kaylee McKeown absent from the Games, the race for the top of the podium has blown wide open. We discuss why Lauren Cox, who has been heavily backed by British Swimming fans for years, has the explosive stroke rate and pure sprinting speed to take the crown.
However, it won't be an easy path to gold. We analyse the massive threats coming from the Australian camp, including the phenomenal Iona Anderson and sprint powerhouse Mollie O'Callaghan.
To secure the win, Cox will likely need to dip into the magical sub-27-second territory. Can the English star pull off the swim of her life and shut out the Aussies?
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