Hobbs Sprints to Commonwealth Gold

July 29, 2026

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New Zealand sprinter Zoe Hobbs has won the women’s 100 metres gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

The 28-year-old crossed the finish line in a national and Oceania record time of 10.93 seconds. The race took place in Glasgow, where Hobbs became the fastest woman in New Zealand and Oceania over the 100 metres.

England’s Amy Hunt won the silver medal with a time of 10.98 seconds. Australia’s Torrie Lewis finished close behind to take the bronze medal in 10.99 seconds. It was a thrilling race, with all three runners finishing in under 11 seconds.

Hobbs’ victory was an exciting improvement from the last Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022. At those Games, she finished fifth in the 100-metre final.

Article written by Shem Banbury - Kiwi Kids News Editor

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In a Year 8 classroom, students researched local histories and shared stories from their own whānau. One group interviewed kaumātua about changes to the river over time. Another group collected photographs and maps showing how the town had grown. The teacher explained that learning was stronger when students connected new information to familiar places and experiences. At the end of the week, the class displayed their findings on a wall chart and wrote short reflections about what they had learned.

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Students researched local history and connected their learning to familiar people, places, and experiences. The class made a wall chart, wrote reflections, and used photographs to show how the town had changed. The teacher said learning is stronger when students work in groups and display their findings. Kaumātua explained changes to the river, which helped the students understand the town’s growth.