Molly makes history with bronze splash

To finish on the podium of any Olympic event is an achievement to be proud of, but Molly has made history with her bronze.

She earned it in the 1500m freestyle, which made its Commonwealth Games debut on Sunday.

The gold medallist in the same event was Aussie Olympics legacy Lani Pallister, who Molly came second to in her Games qualifying swim a few weeks back.

Pallister claimed the top podium spot in the 1500m freestyle with an 18 second lead ahead of New Zealand’s Erika Fairweather.

Molly also qualified for the 800m freestyle, which is scheduled for tonight, Australian time.

Heats are being held just before 9pm (AEST).

If Molly qualifies for the top eight, her finals swim will be from about 6.12am Wednesday.

• Read a little more in this week’s About Berrigan, on page 2.