Golden boy Scott is Games hero

Swimming sensation Scott McLay created history at the Commonwealth Youth Games.

The Perth Swim Club member returned from the competition in the Bahamas with five medals – eclipsing the previous benchmark set at the Isle of Man Games in 2011 by fellow swimmer Craig Benson.

Scott stormed to gold in the men’s 50m butterfly before winning silver in the 100m backstroke.

He followed this up with gold in the 100m freestyle and bronze with teammates in the freestyle relay, prior to victory in the 50m freestyle – sealing a golden hat-trick and a famous fifth medal overall.

The teenager admitted:“I can’t really believe it to be honest.”

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