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Commonwealth Games Day 5: Aussies continue to dominate in the pool

The Australian swim team won an incredible four of the nine gold medals up for grabs in the pool during day 5 of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

Bronte Campbell finishes in front of her sister to win gold on day five of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Optus Aquatic Centre on April 9, 2018.
Bronte Campbell finishes in front of her sister to win gold on day five of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Source: Getty Image

Team Australia continued their dominance in the pool during day 5 of the Commonwealth Games, but New Zealand enjoyed a golden evening with six medals in just two hours.

Mitch Larkin and Bronte Campbell highlighted a stunning night in the pool for the Australian swim team.

Larkin became the first backstroker to complete the 50/100/200m treble when the 24-year-old won the 200m backstroke final on Monday.

Australians Bradley Woodward and Josh Beaver won silver and bronze respectively.

Little sister Bronte Campbell chased down her older sister Cate in the final 10 metres to snare gold in the 100m freestyle final.

"That was incredibly surprising. I don't know how that happened but I am glad it did," Bronte said.

Gracious Cate was at least content the gold went to the family, and Australia.

"I am so thrilled for Bronte to get a massive win in front of a home crowd. It is never easy being the second Campbell and she is number one now and I am thrilled for her," she said.

Finally, Australia's breakout star in the pool, Ariarne Titmus won her first individual gold medal in the 800m final.

Australians Jessica Ashwood and Kiah Melverton also won silver and bronze medals.


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By Riley Morgan

Presented by Yang J. Joo

Source: SBS News



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