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Chalmers Dethroned as Commonwealth 100m Freestyle King

Kyle Chalmers has been dethroned as Commonwealth Games 100m freestyle champion by Flynn Southam, casting doubt on his Olympic future.

Flynn Southam has ended Kyle Chalmers' unbeaten streak in major international competition, winning the 100m freestyle gold at the Commonwealth Games. The 21-year-old defeated the defending champion in a landmark "changing-of-the-guard" moment at the Tollcross pool. newssport.cv

Chalmers, who has won nine Commonwealth gold medals, expressed doubt about his Olympic future following the defeat, saying "I have to be a realist." Meanwhile, Australian gymnasts Breanna Scott and Jesse Moore added to the nation's gold medal tally with their own victories.