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Jovi Loh was stretchered off after the nasty fall.

Comm Games rocked by another scary fall in gymnastics final

The 18-year-old could be heard grimacing in pain before being taken away on a stretcher.

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Jesse Moore has extended Australia's run of gymnastics medals in Glasgow. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Moore medals: Aussie isn't done yet after second bronze

Australia's leading male gymnast Jesse Moore has collected a bronze medal in the men's all-around final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Shayna Jack was all smiles despite a slow start to day three.

‘Whoopsie’: Jack brushes off heat mishap as more gold looms

Not everything went to plan early on day three for the Aussies in Glasgow, but there is no reason to suggest the gold rush will be stopping anytime soon after another strong suite of heat swims.

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Sophie Garbin has helped Australia record a comfortable win over England at the Commonwealth Games. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Ruthless Diamonds cut down Roses in Games statement

Australia have extended their perfect start to the Commonwealth Games with a dominant win over old rivals England in Glasgow.

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Alan Perrie snubs Paul Trainor after the controversial stoppage.

Booed Aussie sticks it to crowd after host’s ‘bitter’ snub

A controversial decision enraged the Scottish fighter and his home fans at the Commonwealth Games.

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English gymnast Gabriel Langton has sickening fall at Comm Games

Health update emerges after sickening fall rocks Comm Games

The teenager’s teammates admitted they were shaken by the accident and struggled to refocus.

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Sam Williamson of Team Australia celebrates with partner Linnea Lindberg after his triumph.

Aussie golden boy’s ‘fairytale’ day sealed with a kiss

It’s not often a photographer has more tears than the subject they’re capturing. But that was the case as Linnea Lindberg briefly put down the camera to embrace partner Sam Williamson on his gold medal.

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Sam Williamson and Mollie O'Callaghan both showed plenty of resilience to win Commonwealth Games gold medals.

Gold rush continues as our resilient swimmers reign supreme

Resilience was the theme of Australia’s swimmers securing five more gold medals on the second day of the Commonwealth Games.

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Georgia Godwin (centre) has led Australia to a gold medal in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Teams. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Emotional Godwin makes history as Aussies win gold

Australia's Georgia Godwin has added to her Commonwealth Games legacy, leading the nation's best women gymnasts to team gold in Glasgow.

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Mollie O'Callaghan is powering through a big program in Glasgow despite her back injury. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Injured superstar expected to swim full Games program

Swim star Mollie O'Callaghan has qualified for the 200m freestyle final at the Commonwealth Games, admitting her recent back injury was 'a big shock'.

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Australia have started strongly in defence of their netball Commonwealth Games title. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Focus on England as Diamonds nail perfect Glasgow start

The Diamonds have burst from the blocks in Australia's search for a fifth Commonwealth Games netball gold, outclassing Tonga in their opening match in Glasgow.

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Sienna Toohey of Team Australia competes during the Women's 100m Breaststroke

Swim stars continue strong Glasgow form early on day two

Australia has charged into event finals, as a podium lockout looms for freestyle stars while Cam McEvoy lays down an early marker in the 50m as the Dolphins continue to dominate the pool in Glasgow.

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Gina Rinehart offers big bonuses for Aussie athletes at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. With Artisitic Swimmers

Gina ban makes no sense amid Aussie gold rush in the pool

Whatever people think of Gina Rinehart, her wealth or her politics is beside the point. The issue is whether athletes have the right to genuinely thank someone who has supported them throughout their careers.

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Shayna Jack was moved to tears in an emotional medal ceremony.

Retiring legend moved to tears in emotional medal ceremony

Retiring Australian swimmer Shayna Jack was moved to tears after earning a gold medal for a starring role in Australia’s women’s 4x100m freestyle relay team on the first day of the Commonwealth Games.

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Jenna Forrester won a remarkable 200m backstroke gold medal.

‘All-time’ effort highlights six Aussie swimming golds

Australia’s swimmers made a typically-dominant start to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, claiming six gold medals on their first day.

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English gymnast Gabriel Langton has been stretchered from the arena after a sickening fall on Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games.

Crowd falls silent as gymnast’s sickening fall rocks Comm Games

The commentators were in shock as the 19-year-old lay motionless on the ground.

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