A dead-heat not even a fingernail could separate, a legend’s retirement tears and a son of a gun performs his own aquatic alchemy. South Africa was the next best on the gold medal board with six and second overall with 22. “It’s amazing, we are two country kids who are now celebrating on top of the Commonwealth,” said Chalmers, whose 10th gold medal across three Commonwealth Games gave him another tie, as he equalled Ian Thorphe’s record. Camera Icon Kai Taylor of Team Australia celebrates after winning the gold medal during the Men's 200m Freestyle Final. Lani Pallister, who became the first woman to complete the 400m/800m/1500m treble at a Commonwealth Games, pockets $80,000.