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Glasgow Games Opening Ceremony
The Australian team marched into AC/DC's Back in Black.
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Rod Stewart was the star attraction at the opening ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. (All images Getty)
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The ageing rocker hit the stage for two seperate performances.
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The 20th edition of the Games kicked off in style at Celtic Park, home of Celtic football club.
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Cycling great Sir Chris Hoy brings the Queen's baton into the stadium.
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Australian legend Ian Thorpe (right) took centre stage as part of a group that carried the commonwealth flag onto Celtic Park.
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Athletes watch as on as the flag is raised.
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Cyclist Anna Meares performed the duties as Australia's flagbearer perfectly, belying her self-professed clumsy nature.
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Several athletes certainly knew where the camera were as they made their way onto Celtic Park.
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They took advantage of their moment in the spotlight.
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