Some of Australia's best Commonwealth Games gold medal chances are ready to make the leap from their regional training bases to dream big in Glasgow.
We have profiled 21 athletes from regional areas and ranked out of 10 their hopes of snatching a medal at the Games.
Glasgow rescued the 2026 Games at short notice after Victoria cancelled, meaning the opening ceremony on Friday morning will launch a streamlined event with fewer bells and whistles. Here are the athletes you need to know from our regional centres.
