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Euro Juniors Day 5 Prelims: GBR’s Matthew Ward Holds Steady In 100 Back

The trio of medalists from the boys’ 50m backstroke are hunting gold once again in the 100m back here in Belgrade, led by GBR’s Matthew Ward.

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Aussie Olympic Medalist James Magnussen Takes On ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Retired Australian Olympic medalist James Magnussen is competing on his nation’s edition of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ television program.

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New Zealand Bypasses Traditional Pre-World Championships Staging Camp

Commonwealth Games champion Lewis Clareburt was named to the New Zealand roster for Fukuoka, but will not be attending any staging camp.

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Italy Moves To Top Of 2023 European Junior Championships Medal Table After Day Four

Day four of the 2023 European Junior Championships saw the nation of Italy overtake Hungary in the overall swimming medal table.

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Germany’s Matzerath Nears Lifetime Best In 100 Breast Ahead Of Fukuoka

Lucas Matzerath is in top form headed into this month’s World Championships, with the German nearing his lifetime best in the 100m breast in Germany.

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Notes & Quotes From Day Three Of The 2023 European Junior Championships

Miroslav Knedla of Czech Republic put up a personal best time to take the boys’ 200m IM, doubling up on his 50m backstroke victory.

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Olympian Thom De Boer Heads Up Dutch Record-Breaking 10×100 Free Relay

Olympic finalist Thom de Boer helped his club team fire off a new Dutch Record in the men’s 10×100 SCM freestyle relay in Amsterdam.

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Turkish Boys 1500 Free Help Keep The Nation In Top 3 Of Medals At Euro Juniors

Emir Batur Albayrak claimed the bronze medal in the boys’ 1500m freestyle to help Turkey stay atop the top 3 nations at Euro Juniors.

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16-Yr-Old John Shortt Clocks Irish Record In 200 Back Euro Jrs Prelim

16-year-old John Shortt nabbed a new Irish national record in the 200m backstroke on day three of the European Junior Championships.

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Notes & Quotes From Day Two Of European Junior Championships

Jonas Gaur of Denmark claimed gold in the 50m breaststroke on day two in Belgrade and said, “It’s something I’ve dreamt of.”

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Hungary Upgrades To Top Of European Junior Championships Medal Table Through Day 2

Nikolett Padar of Hungary topped the girls’ 200m freestyle podium at the European Junior Championships for the third consecutive year.

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2023 European Junior Championships Day 3 Prelims: Dora Molnar Stakes Claim On 200 Back

Hungary’s Dora Molnar claimed the top seed in the girls’ 200m back on her way to trying to defend her 2022 European Junior Championships title in the event.

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Freya Anderson Drops 100 Free To Focus On 200 & Relays For Fukuoka

Tokyo gold medalist Freya Anderson of Great Britain has decided to change-up her individual event lineup for this month’s World Championships.

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Gibson Now GBR’s 2nd Sub-25 Sec Man In 50 Back; Scott On Form At Scottish Championships

Versatile British ace Duncan Scott took on the 200m IM and 200m free events at the just-concluded Scottish Championships.

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17-Yr-Old Petar Mitsin Hits 1:46.50 Bulgarian 200 Free Record

17-year-old Petar Mitsin scorched a lifetime best of 1:46.50 to take gold and set a new Bulgarian Record at the European Junior Championships.

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