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3 Hidden Gems Thus Far From 2024 European Junior Championships

Check out a trio of hidden gem storylines emerging through the first 2 days of the 2024 European Junior Championships in Lithuania.

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2024 European Junior Championships: Day 2 Prelims Recap

17-year-old Sara Curts if Italy nailed a new European Junior Championships record of 24.67 en route to capturing the top seed in the girls’ 50m freestyle.

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Italy’s Relays Position Nation At Top Of European Junior Championships Medal Table

Carlos D’Ambrosio was one of the members of Italy’s boys’ 4x100m freestyle relay which paired with the girls to nab double gold on opening night in Lithuania.

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2024 European Junior Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap

Mantas Kauspedas set a new Lithuanian record en route to capturing the top seed in the boys’ 50m back on day 1 of the 2024 European Junior Championships.

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2024 European Junior Championships: Day 1 Prelims Recap

15-year-old Amelie Blocksidge snagged the top spot in the prelims of the girls’ 1500m free on day 1 of the 2024 European Junior Championships.

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All The Links You Need For The 2024 European Junior Championships

Vivien Jackl of Hungary is among the 600 swimmers set to race at the 50th edition of the European Junior Championships which kick off today.

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China’s Tang Qianting Says Doha World Title Gave Self-Confidence Boost

20-year-old Tang Qianting of China took gold in the 100m breast this year in Doha and sees that feat as a stepping stone for Paris hopes.

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MacInnes & Shanahan Put Up Solid Pre-Paris Performances At Scottish Nats

Scottish record holder Keanna MacInnes logged a solid swim of 58.01 to win the women’s 100m fly on the final day of the national championships.

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Goodburn Wins 50 Breast Scottish Title Days After Revealing Brain Tumor Diagnosis (Video)

Just days after revealing he has three inoperable brain tumors, Archie Goodburn dove in to take the men’s 50m breast title at the Scottish Championships.

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Narita Hits 4:36.03 400 IM, Honda Clocks 1:54.68 200 Fly At Kanagawa Tune-Up Meet

17-year-old Mio Narita logged a winningtime of 4:36.03 en route to winning 400m IM gold at the 10th Summer Challange Meet in Kanagawa, Japan.

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Dawson Takes 100 Back, Shanahan Puts Up Speedy 400 IM At Scottish Championships

27-year-old Olympian Kathleen Dawson won the women’s 100m backstroke on day two of the 2024 Scottish Open Swimming Championships.

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Honda Clocks 1:55.72 200 Fly Tune-Up, 17-Yr-Old Murasa Hits 1:46.59 JPN High School Record

Olympic silver medalist Tomoru Honda was among the Paris-bound Japanese swimmers who took on some tune-up swims ahead of the Paris Games.

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Scott Posts 1:57.95 200 IM/48.88 100 Free Double, Evans Hits 1:05.71 100 Breast In Edinburgh

Olympic multi-medalist Duncan Scott put up an impressive double while Angharad Evans approached her British 100m breast record at the Scottish Championships.

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Gkolomeev, Siskos, Ntountounaki Head Up Greek Olympic Roster

The Greek Swimming Federation has revealed its 17-strong lineup of pool and open water swimmers set to represent the nation next month in Paris.

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British Champion Archie Goodburn Reveals Inoperable Brain Tumor Diagnosis

British breaststroking champion Archie Goodburn, just 23 years of age, revealed on social media his has three inoperable brain tumors.

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