02-08-2022 19:30 via theguardian.com

Royals, records and a pop star at the Commonwealth Games

Australia is leading the medal tally at the 22nd Commonwealth Games, with swimmer Emma Mckeon becoming the most successful athlete in the Games’ history. All while the swimming team is at the centre of a media frenzy involving the personal life of pop star turned professional swimmer, Cody Simpson.Guardian Australia’s deputy sport editor Emma Kemp explores the highs and lows of the event so far, and whether the Games paper over Britain’s colonial historyRead more: Continue read
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