Australia can ride wave of home crowd to glory


GOLD COAST, Australia (Reuters) - A fervent home crowd is expected to help propel Australia's swimming team to the top of the medals table in the pool for the 10th successive Commonwealth Games but also banish memories of a poor return at last year's world championships.

Locals are expected to comprise much of the 10,000-strong crowds in the temporary stands at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre for the April 5-10 competition, which Scotland coach Alan Lynn said would provide a psychological boost for the home team.

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