Cameron McEvoy Returns to Glasgow

Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 8:30 am

Cameron McEvoy wants his first gold medal.

Cameron McEvoy was 19 in 2014.

Twelve years later, he returns to Glasgow as a different person.

McEvoy was part of a group of fast swimmers in 2012.

He won six medals in 2014, including two golds.

He felt new to the team in 2014.

Cameron McEvoy broke a world record in March.

He was shy, but now he is more confident.

He will feel nostalgic at the Tollcross pool.

McEvoy is a new man and one of two Australian swimmers back.

A lot has changed, he said.

He was a kid in 2014 and now has his own kid.

McEvoy won three silvers in Glasgow 12 years ago.

There is a 14-year-old on the team now.

A lot has happened in his career.

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McEvoy still wants his first individual gold medal.

He finished second in three events in 2014.

McEvoy struggled after setbacks in 2016 and 2018.

Teammate Elijah Winnington inspired him to keep swimming.

Elijah won a world title after falling short in Tokyo.

McEvoy wants to take the next step.

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