From celebrity ‘pep talks’ to messages of inspiration, disappointment and triumph – we bring you some memorable tweets made during GC2018.
Shout out to the legend @mackhorton, seems you took that “pep talk” we had in Melbourne all the way to the podium! https://t.co/hkxj840ye8 pic.twitter.com/57Gp1wi2Q2
— Osher Günsberg (@oshergunsberg) April 7, 2018
Commonwealth Games silver! The crowd made me feel like I had won gold. New PB in qualifying, lowering my Australian Record to 3:25. Final was a challenge and I didn’t quite have it. Incredible feeling to step onto the podium at my first major Games. 📷 Michael Willson #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/7BCfGwJRHY
— Rebecca Wiasak (@RebeccaWiasak) April 8, 2018
I think I am Australia’s most pitied man right now… but I don’t want to be!!! Fractions of a sec are what seperate people in this sport, and that’s what makes it beautiful. Huge thank you to the amazing officials for giving up their time to make these games amazing. GO AUS 🇦🇺
— Rohan Browning (@Rohan_Browning) April 8, 2018
Gameday kit on point 👌🏻 wear yellow tonight #PrideOfTheKookas #GC2018 #TeamAUS pic.twitter.com/pj0prvnfEn
— Kookaburras (@Kookaburras) April 11, 2018
Just a couple of superheroes hanging out at the @GC2018 Commonwealth Games last night 💪🔨⚡ @chrishemsworth @usainbolt #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/BUCs0XuGJm
— Australia (@Australia) April 12, 2018
This moment 😍 Being announced in front of a home crowd is something I’ll never forget #gc2018 pic.twitter.com/L4A9NjA9GE
— Michelle Jenneke (@MJenneke93) April 12, 2018
The Starc family celebration? @mstarc56‘s brother @Brandonstarc93 raised the bar with a high jump gold medal at the Commonwealth Games! #GC2018 pic.twitter.com/hwg6AQ5jHj
— ICC (@ICC) April 12, 2018
Good luck to my main man @kurtfearnley in the marathon this weekend at #gc2018 … Judging by the 5 people who just wished me luck thinking I was Kurt at the airport, I think everyone is pumped!
— Dylan Alcott (@DylanAlcott) April 13, 2018
Despite suffering severe fatigue and requiring a wheelchair after a gruelling 10,000m, Patrick Tiernan waited for Toka Badboy (LES) to cross the finish line and congratulate him. Yet another display of true Australian sportsmanship during #GC2018.#GreaterTogether pic.twitter.com/bEnzV9ZE6r
— Comm Games AUS (@CommGamesAUS) April 13, 2018
What to say other than thank you. These women are the reason Australia can proudly claim one more Gold. This is a dream. Commonwealth Games Champion, and it was in front of a home crowd. I’m buzzing, I won’t be able to sleep for days. #TeamAus pic.twitter.com/5JvSWugEqr
— Chloe Hosking (@chloe_hosking) April 14, 2018
Phew. Got thru calling @kurtfearnley over the line. That lump in my throat threatened to ruin it for all who were listening. What a bloody legend #GC2018
— Quentin Hull (@QuentinHull) April 14, 2018
Every ache is worth it. #grateful #gc2018 pic.twitter.com/c3uLSXJTw8
— Kurt Fearnley (@kurtfearnley) April 15, 2018
Unforgettable 12 days! Team, Family, Sport, Country 🏑👌🙌 Only word…THANKS pic.twitter.com/c7Kgwoi3TR
— Mark Knowles (@knowlesy09) April 16, 2018
Please remember that @GC2018 has been the most inclusive event that our nation has ever hosted. We can’t let anything distract from that. We did something special on the Gold Coast & it was one of the best weeks of my life. The team, crowds, staff & volunteers nailed it. #kudos
— Kurt Fearnley (@kurtfearnley) April 16, 2018
The #GC2018 Commonwealth Games were pretty amazing, but nothing compares to hearing your daughters say just how proud they are of their Daddy. 😍🇦🇺💚💛 @CommGamesAUS @AUSParalympics @AthsAust #family #commonwealthgames18 pic.twitter.com/oJvQAPKfqq
— Marty Jackson (@MartyJacksonAUS) April 19, 2018