Gold Coast — Usain Bolt took a turn as DJ as the Gold Coast said goodbye to the Commonwealth Games on Sunday after an 11-day tournament in which Australia topped the medals table by a distance. Bolt made a surprise appearance on the decks as the Games closed in a colourful ceremony with references to Aboriginal culture — though indigenous protests continued outside. Australia finished with 80 golds, way ahead of England’s 45 and India’s 26, in a tally that integrated para sports and was equally split between men and women for the first time. "For those who delivered this event I say: ‘You beauty! You did us proud’," said Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, as the Commonwealth flag was handed to Birmingham, the hosts in 2022. Australia dominated in the pool and in track cycling. Jamaica felt the absence of the retired Bolt as they struggled in the sprint events. The Games also featured their first transgender athlete, and gay English diver Tom Daley caused a stir when he urged ...
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