32.4 C
Bangkok
Thursday, May 2, 2024

McKeon dazzles in Commonwealth pool as Kenny wins emotional cycling gold

Australia’s Emma McKeon now has 12 Commonwealth Games gold medals over the course of her career

BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) – Australian swim sensation Emma McKeon won a record-extending 12th gold medal at the Commonwealth Games on Monday as cycling star Laura Kenny finished her campaign with an emotional gold.

It was another night of domination in the Birmingham pool for Australia, who now have 16 golds at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre out of a possible 33.

McKeon, who powered home in the 50m butterfly, has now won four golds in Birmingham and has collected more overall gold medals than any other athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

The 28-year-old, who won seven medals at last year’s Tokyo Olympics — including four golds –…

Read more…

Latest Articles