Lewis Clareburt wins NZ's first Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow
New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt successfully defended his Commonwealth Games title by winning gold in the 200m butterfly in Glasgow. The event also saw other New Zealand athletes secure medals in swimming and para-swimming categories.
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Commonwealth Games results are significant for national pride and sports development in participating Commonwealth nations.
<p>Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has won the country's first gold medal at this year's Commonwealth Games with his effort in the 200m butterfly. </p> <p>The win has seen Clareburt defend his title won at Birmingham four years ago. </p> <p>The 27-year-old, who had qualified second for the final, looked well out of the running at the halfway mark, turning seventh, and then sitting fourth going into the final 50 metres. </p> <p>Commentators were in bisbelief as the reigning champ produced an epic late burst to storm home past Australian Harrison Turner, who had led the entire race.
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