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Mum’s depression fears for Cate after Rio

FOR Cate Campbell’s mother Jenny, the sight of her daughter slicing through the water on the way to a world record-breaking relay win on Thursday night brought emotions of pride, exhilaration … and relief.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 05:  Gold medalist  Cate Campbell of Australia poses during the medal ceremony for the Women's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay Final on day one of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Optus Aquatic Centre on April 5, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

She’s back! Cate’s incredible comeback

IN her first major international meet since taking a post-Rio sabbatical year in 2017, Cate Campbell put her rivals on notice with a gobsmacking time as she and her relay team-mates smashed their own world record en-route to gold.

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BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - JULY 26:  Jack Cartwright of Australia celebrates after victory during the Men's 100m Freestyle semi final on day thirteen of the Budapest 2017 FINA World Championships on July 26, 2017 in Budapest, Hungary.  (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Jack’s the heartbeat of relay team

WHEN swimmer Jack Cartwright’s max heartrate soared over 200 beats per minute during Commonwealth Games selection trials, his Gold Coast hopes looked headed into an ambulance right along with him.

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Coach Lisa Alexander talks to players at the Diamonds practice hitout against the Firebirds at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Photo Lachie Millard

Alexander chuffed to land starring role

AUSTRALIAN netball coach Lisa Alexander first thought she was in trouble when contacted by Commonwealth Games organisers last week. But her worry soon turned to delight when she was asked to read the Coaches’ Oath at the opening ceremony.

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24 AUG 1994:  KIEREN PERKINS OF AUSTRALIA CELEBRATES AFTER WINNING GOLD IN THE MENS 1500M FREESTYLE IN A NEW WORLD RECORD TIME OF 15MINS 12.90 SECS  AT THE 1994 COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN VICTORIA , B.C, CANADA. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn/ALLSPORT..FEE APPLIES...ONE TIME USE...

Perkins: Two world records, one furious coach

IT’S not often the thrill of breaking a world record is quickly followed by the sensation “Oh man, I’m in trouble” but that was exactly my reaction after the 1500m freestyle final in 1994, writes Kieren Perkins.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 01:  Kyle Chalmers after winning the final of the Men's 100m Freestyle event during the 2018 Australia Swimming National Trials at the Optus Aquatic Centre on March 1, 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia.  (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Must-watch Comm Games showdowns

THEY are here! Some of the best athletes from around the world have hit the Gold Coast for the Commonwealth Games. Before things officially kick off, check out some of the biggest head-to-head battles we can’t wait for.

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