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Australia win gold in women's 4x200m freestyle relay at Commonwealth Games

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Australia hold off the challenge of Canada and Team England to win the gold medal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay at the Commonwealth Games.

Australia have secured the gold medal in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay at the Commonwealth Games.

The team – consisting of Emma McKeon, Alicia Coutts, Brittany Elmslie and Bronte Barratt – broke the Games record to win the title with a time of 7:49.40 minutes.

Emma McKeon, Brittany Elmslie and Alicia Coutts of Australia cheer on team mate Bronte Baratt of Australia on their way to winning the gold medal in the Women's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay Final at Tollcross International Swimming Centre during day three of © Getty Images

Canada won the silver as they were just two seconds off the winning pace, while Team England clinched bronze with a time of 7:52.45.

Scotland finished in fifth place, while Wales were disqualified from the race.

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