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In Weightlifting’s final night, the Elite Athletes with a Disability (EAD) bench-pressed for medals in the Powerlifting competition, with Ruel Ishaku of Nigeria taking gold. World record holder, Adekunle Adesoji of Nigeria has won the Men’s 100m EAD gold medal. The Women’s Seated Shot Put EAD shapes as an open affair, with the gold medal decided in today's Final at the MCG. South Africa's Natalie Du Toit has swum into the record books with a world record time in the 50m EAD Freestyle. Disabled South African Swimmer Natalie Du Toit has been chosen as South Africa's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony. Five-time Paralympic gold medallist Chantal Petitclerc has been chosen to carry the Canadian flag at the Opening Ceremony of the Games. On naming its team, and with strong competitors from Malaysia, India, England, Canada, Nauru and the Cook Islands, the Australian team will have it tough in Melbourne. Jessicah Schipper, Leisel Jones, Libby Lenton and Jade Edmistone broke four world records at the six-day meet, but 17-year-old Matthew Cowdrey nailed seven. By the time she climbed out of the new Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre pool, Jade Edmistone had smashed her own 50m Breaststroke record in her first race in the purpose built outdoor undercover pool. With the naming of Commonwealth Games squads well and truly underway, the selection of Elite Athletes with a Disability (EAD) to take part in the fully-integrated program at Melbourne 2006 is also taking shape.