Australian swim star McKeon and New Zealand cyclists dazzle at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham


Gold medallists Australia's Emma McKeon, Mollie O'Callaghan, Shayna Jack and Madison Wilson celebrate on the podium during the 4x100m relay freestyle medal ceremony during the Commonwealth Games at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Birmingham, England, Saturday, July 30, 2022. - Reuters

BIRMINGHAM, July 30, 2022 (AFP): Emma McKeon needs just one more title to break the record for most Australian Commonwealth Games golds after yet another win in the pool on Saturday as New Zealand dominated on the cycling track.

McKeon, 28, swam the anchor leg as Australia won the women's 4x100 metres relay to put her alongside Ian Thorpe, Susie O'Neill and Leisel Jones on 10 gold medals.

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