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Australia / New Zealand Highlights
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games

By Larry Rivera, About.com

March 15
Let the Games Begin

March 16
Australia Fills First Three Places in Women's 200m Medley

March 17
Australia's Shooting Stars Win Gold, Gold, Gold
New Zealand Is Rugby 7s Champion
Clean Sweep x 2 in Women's Swimming Events

March 18
Aussies Win Women's, Men's Triathlon
Another 1-2-3 for Australia in Swimming

March 19
Australia's Kerryn McCann Wins Women's Marathon

March 20
1-2-3 Win for Australia in 20km Walk
Swimming in Gold

March 21
The Men Have Their Turn

March 22
400m Event Goes to Australia

March 23
Jana Pittman Overcomes Hurdles for Gold

March 24
Walking Double for Australia

March 25
New Zealander Takes Gold in Men's 1500m Final

March 26
Australia Wins Road Race Double
Melbourne Commonwealth Games Mark End of Competition

Larry Rivera
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Larry Rivera
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