Australian women hail camaraderie after smashing relay world record

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Guardianng July 25, 2021 10:08 a.m.

Australian women hail camaraderie after smashing relay world record

Gold medallists (from L) Australia’s Bronte Campbell, Australia’s Meg Harris, Australia’s Emma Mckeon and Australia’s Cate Campbell pose on the podium after the final of the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay swimming event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo on July 25, 2021.

“These other girls are like my family but Cate is literally my family so to stand up there with my sister is incredible.” Harris was equally honoured to be on the team, calling it “one of the best things I’ve ever done”.

“It’s very special to be part of this relay,” said Campbell’s sister Bronte.

“This is the third Olympics in a row that Australia has won this event and this really needs to be celebrated because to do that for 12 years in a row is incredible.” Campbell brought home the new record with a flying final leg of 52.24sec, but it was set up by McKeon, who swam her 100m in an incredible 51.35..

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