Nina Kennedy wins gold after big risk, teen star stuns Emma McKeon before historic swim

An Australian star won gold in Birmingham - but not before commentators warned her about taking a huge risk.

Nine Kennedy is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist.

It was another golden day for Australia in Birmingham.

Athletics action kicked off with a bang as Nina Kennedy claimed gold in the pole vault - but not before making life difficult for herself.

In the pool, teenage superstar Mollie O'Callaghan stunned Emma McKeon in the 100m freestyle final as part of a 1-2-3 finish for the Dolphins before the champion made history later in the day.

McKeon was part of the mixed 4x100m medley relay team that won gold, giving her a 19th career Commonwealth Games medal (with 13 gold) - the first time an athlete has ever racked up that much hardware.

The record previously belonged to shooter Phillip Adams, who won 18 medals across five different Games before his retirement in 2002. 

Elsewhere, Ariarne Titmus claimed her sixth Commonwealth Games gold medal in the 800m freestyle while Cody Simpson also competed in the 100m butterfly final alongside national champion Matt Temple, who finished in a dead heat for silver.