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The 2002 Commonwealth Games

Day 6

Australia's Ian Thorpe launched his bid for a magnificent seven Commonwealth Games gold medals by smashing his own world record to win the men�s 400m Freestyle.

Thorpe raced to victory in 3.40.08 seconds, beating his own world best time of 3.40.17, set at the 2001 World Championships in Japan.

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