The New Zealand cycling medal chest was boosted by three further discs at Brisbane's Anna Meares Velodrome tonight.
Natasha Hansen earned silver in the individual sprint, Dylan Kennett took bronze in the individual pursuit, and Eddie Dawkins secured bronze in the Keirin final to complete the evening programme.
That takes New Zealand's track haul to six medals – one gold, three silver and two bronze.
Hansen's best-of-three semifinal against Lauriane Genest was the sort they might use on a skite reel to promote the sport.
The New Zealander had the better of the Canadian in the opening race where she engaged in a cat-and-mouse duel before looming like a black shadow over her opponent in the final lap to win by 0.052s.
Genest demonstrated her pluck in the second race as she emerged from the inside lane to sneak ahead by 0.012s.
The decider was a doozy as the pair attempted to outmuscle each other into the straight. The tyres crossed the line in a flash; the wheel spokes almost in alignment.
Hansen, channeling Top Gun in her reflective black riding helmet, held on by 0.001s. New Zealand fans should be thankful Genest didn't have any extra air in her front tyre.
That infinitesimal margin guaranteed Hansen silver or gold; otherwise she risked bronze or nothing.
Australian Stephanie Morton defended her Glasgow title 2-0 against Hansen, who became the third New Zealand woman after Sue Willis in 1990 and Donna Wynd in 1994 to secure a medal in the event.
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