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Australia's Ben Treffers clinches gold in men's backstroke

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Australia's Ben Treffers wins gold in the men's backstroke, narrowly edging out teammate Mitch Larkin and England's Liam Tancock.

Australia's Ben Treffers has clinched the gold medal in the men's 50m backstroke at the Commonwealth Games.

Gold medallist Ben Treffers of Australia stands on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 50m Backstroke Final at Tollcross International Swimming Centre during day four of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games on July 27, 2014© Getty Images

The 22-year-old claimed the title in a time of 24.67 seconds to secure his first medal of the Games.

Treffers's teammate Mitch Larkin won a surprise silver medal, while Team England's Liam Tancock earned the bronze as he recorded a time of 24.98s.

England's Chris Walker-Hebborn narrowly missed out on a medal as he placed in fourth, and Wales's Marco Loughran finished in sixth.

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Liam Tancock competes in the Men's 50m Backstroke heats on day three of the British Gas Swimming Championships in Glasgow on April 12, 2014
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