New high for Le Clos?

South African Olympic champion, Chad Le Clos, says he is excited about the prospect of becoming the first triple butterfly champion in Friday’s Commonwealth games.

The 22-year-old qualified in the second heat, behind England’s Benjamin Proud, who clocked 23.16 seconds for the fastest time of the night.

He will be in the pool with fellow compatriot Roland Schoeman, who won the first heat in 23.25 seconds.

“I’m really excited. I’ve done an incredible time. If I can go faster tomorrow who knows,” Le Clos said.

“Triple champion? That’s what’s so exciting. This is not my distance, Roland and the others have more to lose than me, so this is the bonus.

“Even if Roland wins that’s great, as long as we get a gold from one of us.”