Cody Simpson coasts through in the 50m men’s butterfly heats at the Commonwealth Games as Australia star’s love rival Kyle Chalmers also advances in Birmingham
- Cody Simpson has advanced to the semi-finals of the 50m men’s butterfly
- The Australian finished second behind Jacob Thomas Taylor Peters in the heats
- Fellow countryman and love rival Kyle Chalmers also coasted to the semis
Cody Simpson showed no sign of nerves on his Commonwealth Games debut as the swimming sensation cruised through in the men’s 50m butterfly.
The former pop star, 25, took to the pool on the opening day of the Games in Birmingham on Friday, participating in the heats for the men’s 50m butterfly – his favoured stroke.
And it was smooth sailing for the Australian star, who settled for second place behind England’s Jacob Thomas Taylor Peters.
Cody Simpson has advanced to the semi finals of the 50m men’s butterfly in Birmingham
Fellow Aussie and love rival Kyle Chalmers finished first in his heat on Friday morning
Shortly after Simpson’s showing, his countryman-turned-love rival Kyle Chalmers entered the pool and also booked his place in the semi-final.
Chalmers was the former boyfriend of Simpson’s current partner Emma McKeon, and ironed out a poor start to finish strong and take first place.
More to follow.
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