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Murray Wenzel

Gymnast hopes tearful gold will mean funds

Australian gymnast Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva has won her first Commonwealth Games gold medal. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva hopes her emotional Commonwealth Games gold medal will trigger conversation around the lack of funding for rhythmic gymnastics and inspire the next generation.

The Australian burst into tears when she won Saturday's clubs final at Arena Birmingham, the breakthrough coming after bronze in the individual all-around final and team silver on day one of a relentless three-day program.

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