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Commonwealth Games 2018: Quirkiest moments from day 6 on the Gold Coast

FOR international visitors to the Commonwealth Games, picking up on all the ins and outs of Aussie slang can be tough to do. Luckily the man with the ‘largest pecs in athletics’ is here to help. Onya Benn!

Liam Twomey
2 min read
April 10, 2018 - 7:26PM
Bronte Campbell upsets big sister in the 100m freestyle

FOR international visitors to the Commonwealth Games, Australia can be a tough place to get used to.

Luckily, Aussie discus thrower Benn Harradine is here to help.

Harradine has been posting local slang translation for our guests on his Twitter account.

“Vocabulary required for Australia,” he wrote.

Harradine, who in his bio describes himself as having the “largest pecs in athletics” returned with more slang help later.

“More “Strayan” for my foreign friends,” he wrote.

BRONTE’S BIG WIN COSTS PUNTER $56,980!

Bronte Campbell’s stunning upset over big sister Cate in the women’s 100m freestyle final proved ultra-costly for one punter.

With Cate seen as a sure thing going into the race, the punter unloaded on the Aussie with the TAB.

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He placed one bet of $16,980 at odds of $1.05 before going again with $40,000 at odds of $1.03.

Between the two bets, the punter stood to profit $2049 however, ended up losing $56,980.

Even worse, Cate looked the winner at the half-way point of the race and held a comfortable lead over Taylor Ruck, who was viewed as her biggest challenger.

That was until Bronte’s stunning finish sent the crowd wild and this punter into meltdown.

Bronte Campbell celebrates her surprise win over her big sister Cate. Picture: AAP Images
Bronte Campbell celebrates her surprise win over her big sister Cate. Picture: AAP Images

ADMIN ERRORS COSTS CYCLIST SHOT AT MEDAL

English cyclist Melissa Lowther says she is gutted after an admin stuff up by team officials cost her a chance to race in today’s road time trial.

Lowther’s entry for the showdown at Currumbin was not submitted in time and last minute attempts to get her added to the field failed.

“I can’t put into words how disappointed I am to have been missed off the start list due to an admin error,” she said in an Instagram post.

“It was one of my targets this season to make selection for the time trial event and I was so proud that my hard work in training had paid off.

“While Team England have apologised, I’m still gutted not to have the opportunity to represent my country after all the hard miles I’ve put in.”

Lowther will now turn her attention to competing in the road race.

The latest admin error comes after revelations a paperwork mistake meant the official trainer for the Indian weightlifting team wasn’t allowed at the village or into key areas of competition.

The lack of trainer meant the weightlifters were being forced to treat each other’s injuries.

PUT YOUR FEET UP, RHYS

Northern Ireland gold medal winner Rhys McClenaghan was entitled to put his feet up after taking out the pommel horse event.

But this might be taking things to another level.

The 18-year-old was snapped doing a handstand and walking on his hands on a Gold Coast beach.

He was asked how long he could maintain the pose for, to which he answered, “forever.”

With commitment like that, it’s no wonder he won gold.

GOLD MEDAL DANCE MOVES

We’ve seen some amazing celebrations on the Gold Coast over the first half of the Games.

But when it comes to top honours for dancing in the crowd, we are ready to declare no one is beating this effort.

Hand the gold medal over now.

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