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A Commonwealth Games champion, a remarkable comeback story and the next generation of Australian cycling talent headline eight QAS-supported athletes selected to represent Australia at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Eight Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) supported cyclists have earned selection on Australia’s team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, bringing together Commonwealth Games champions, experienced internationals and exciting debutants for the competition at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome.
Leading the QAS-supported contingent is Birmingham 2022 gold medallist who returns to the Commonwealth Games looking to build on the success that saw Australia dominate the track cycling competition four years ago.
“It’s always an honour to pull on the green and gold, and to be part of a team with so much depth and talent is really exciting. Birmingham was a special experience, and I’m looking forward to building on that in Glasgow and doing my part for the team,” Hoffman said.
Among those returning is Kristina Clonan, whose selection marks a remarkable comeback after a serious back injury threatened to end her career in 2025. After more than a year of rehabilitation, working closely with the QAS’s performance support team, Clonan has earned the opportunity to represent Australia once again on the Commonwealth Games stage.
“It’s going to feel different because it hasn’t been a given and the amount of work that has gone into getting back to that level is astronomical,” Clonan said.
The next generation is also well represented, with Ryan Elliott and Molly McGill set to make their Commonwealth Games debut.
Para cyclist Jacquie Mengler-Mohr will also make her debut, partnering experienced Paralympian Jessica Gallagher in the Women’s Tandem B.
Gallagher welcomed the opportunity to share the Games experience with a new generation of riders.
“We are all hungry to bring our best performances and I’m excited to see our debutants take up their moment on the big stage.” Said Gallagher
QAS-supported athletes Daniel Barber, Alessia McCaig and James Moriarty also earned selection, further highlighting the depth of Queensland’s contribution across Australia’s track and Para cycling programs.
Australian Team Chef de Mission Petria Thomas OAM OLY said the cycling team combined proven performers with exciting emerging talent.
“Track and Para Cycling remain two of Australia’s strongest programs at the Commonwealth Games, and these selections reflect that legacy.
“With five gold medallists returning in the track squad, and a dynamic Para Cycling team featuring both experienced medallists and debutants, we are well positioned for another outstanding campaign at the velodrome.”
The track cycling and Para track cycling competition will take place from 29 July to 2 August, with the QAS-supported athletes set to play an important role in Australia’s campaign in Glasgow.
