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Toussaint, Dawson Set for Rematch on Final Day of European Championships

The final day of competition will see a rematch between Kira Toussaint and Kathleen Dawson as the pair lead off their country’s 400 medley relays.

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Kira Toussaint Speaks Out About 100 Backstroke Re-Swim, Missing the Podium

Following the 100 back re-swim at the European Championships, Kira Toussaint spoke out about her 4th place finish, after initially coming in 2nd.

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Dawson Wins Euro 100 Back Title (Again) In Re-Swim, Panziera Jumps To Silver

Kathleen Dawson thrived under the pressure of having to race the 100 back final a second time, reaffirming her gold medal victory in a time of 58.49.

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Federica Pellegrini Did Not Plan to Race 200 Freestyle at 2021 European Champs

Following her 2nd place finish in the 200m freestyle at the European Championships, Federica Pellegrini said that she did not even intend to swim the event.

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Great Britain’s Banner Night Yields Trio Of Golds & Medal Table Lead

Take a look at the overall medal standings through day 5 of the European Championships, with a new leader atop the table.

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Great Britain Women Now Lead Tokyo Olympic Wildcard in 800 Free Relay

Freya Anderson anchored the Great Britain women’s 800 free relay to victory, moving them into the top Olympic Wildcard spot.

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Malyutin Joins 1:44 Club En Route To 200 Free Euros Gold

The men’s 200m free was a lights-out race, as another member of the 1:44 club has been officially initiated with Russia’s Martin Malyutin’s 1:44.79 victory.

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Greenbank Lowers Hours-Old British National 200 Back Record

Luke Greenbank did it again, breaking his own hours-old British national record in the men’s 200m backstroke for top seed here in Budapest.

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Dawson Blasts 58.18 100 Back Euros Gold As 6th Fastest Woman Ever

British ace Kathleen Dawson broke the European Championships record en route to 100m backstroke gold tonight in Budapest.

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Luke Greenbank Breaks British Record in 200 Back, Jumps to World #4

Luke Greenbank now ranks just 1 spot behind Michael Phelps for 13th place in the all-time global rankings in the 200 meter backstroke.

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Switzerland Uses France Scratch to Move Into Last Wildcard Spot

Switzerland used a 50.98 butterfly split by Noe Ponti to move into the fourth Wildcard spot in the 400 mixed medley relay

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Toussaint Ties, Dawson Surpasses Euros Record In Women’s 100 Back

Kathleen Dawson and Kira Toussaint have set up a dynamic duel for tomorrow night’s final of the women’s 100m backstroke here in Budapest.

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France Moves Up to First Wildcard Spot in Men’s 800 Free Relay

Jonathan Atsu anchored France’s 800 free relay at today’s European Championships as they lead the Wildcard teams for Tokyo.

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Rylov & Kolesnikov 100 Backstroke Battle Highlights Day 3 of European Champs

The men’s 100 backstroke battle between Evgeny Rylov and Kliment Kolesnikov highlights day three of the 2021 European Championships.

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Great Britain & Russia Emerge As Medal Table Leaders

See where the top nations stand through day 2 of the European Championships taking place at Duna Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

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