Australia off to a flyer as swim stars shine at Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

(From left to right): Bronze medalist Madison Wilson, gold medalist Ariarne Titmus and silver medalist Mollie O'Callaghan, all three of Australia pose with their medals of the Women's 200 meters freestyle final during the Commonwealth Games at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham, England, Friday, July 29, 2022. - AP

BIRMINGHAM, July 29, 2022 (AFP): Australia dominated the first night of action in the Commonwealth Games pool in Birmingham on Friday to race clear at the top of medals table.

Olympic champions Ariarne Titmus and Zac Stubblety-Cook showed their class in tight races while world champion Elijah Winnington powered home in style.