Wales wins two medals in swimming at Commonwealth Games

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Wales wins two medals in swimming at Commonwealth Games
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Wales secured two bronze medals during the swimming events at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Para-swimmer Rhys Darbey initially finished fourth in the men's S14 200m freestyle but was promoted to bronze after teammate Dylan Broom was disqualified for an early start. Additionally, the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay team, featuring Olympic champion Matt Richards, Dan Jones, Rebecca Sutton, and Theodora Taylor, also earned bronze. These wins contribute to Team Wales' medal tally, now at three, following Ela Letton-Jones' silver on the opening night. The competition continues with further heats scheduled, including the 100m butterfly final featuring Lewis Fraser.

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  • Rhys Darbey won bronze in the men's S14 200m freestyle.
  • Dylan Broom was disqualified, promoting Darbey's placement.
  • The 4x100m mixed freestyle relay team also won bronze.
  • Matt Richards secured his first Commonwealth Games medal.
  • Team Wales has three medals thus far in the Games.
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Wales claim two more Commonwealth Games medals in the pool with Para-swimmer Rhys Darbey and the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay squad winning bronze in Glasgow.

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Wales claim two more Commonwealth Games medals in the pool with Para-swimmer Rhys Darbey and the 4x100m mixed freestyle relay squad winning bronze in Glasgow.

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Wales claim a fourth Commonwealth Games medal in the pool as the 4x200m freestyle relay team won another bronze.

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