Triathlete Matthew Hauser discovers gold medals can be a lady magnet
FORGET diamonds, it’s clear that on the appropriately named Gold Coast, gold is a girl’s best friend, as triumphant triathlete Matthew Hauser discovered on a night out in Surfers Paradise.
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WIN a gold medal and the ladies flock.
Australian triathlete Matthew Hauser was snapped partying it up at Garden Restaurant and Bar at The Star on Saturday night after his big win.
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Hauser, who turned 20 on Tuesday, teamed with Ashleigh Gentle, Gillian Backhouse and Jacob Birtwhistle to win gold in the mixed team relay at the weekend.
The Hervey Bay local celebrated the win, and his belated birthday, in style at the casino surrounded by a bevy of stunning ladies.
The Celebration Lawn outside Garden Bar has become somewhat of a party central among athletes during the Games.
Hauser made his Commonwealth Games debut on Thursday, finishing fourth in the men’s individual triathlon.
Originally published as Triathlete Matthew Hauser discovers gold medals can be a lady magnet
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