Power Shift

Australia's Swimmers Signal Brisbane Olympics Ambitions at Commonwealth Games

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  • Cam McEvoy positioned Australia's swimming results as a strategic marker for the Brisbane Olympics, calling the team's trajectory toward a home Games promising.
  • Joshua Liendo of Canada set a Commonwealth Games meet record of 50.42 seconds in the 100m butterfly to defend his title.
  • Sarvesh Kushare won India's first-ever men's high jump medal at the Commonwealth Games, taking silver after Beckford claimed gold on countback.
  • Raja Muthupandi earned silver in the men's 65kg weightlifting, India's third medal of the day.
  • Lani Pallister won the 1,500m freestyle by an 18-second margin, reinforcing Australia's depth in distance swimming.

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