GB teenager Nowacki wins dramatic European gold
British teenager Filip Nowacki claims a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
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"Two years later, I'm announcing the end."
— Florent Manaudou , Athlete
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Dutch swimmer who finished second in the men's 200m breaststroke final.
Filip Nowacki is an 18-year-old swimmer competing for Jersey.
French swimmer and Olympic medalist who announced retirement.
British swimmer who won bronze in the women's 200m freestyle final.
British swimmer who finished fifth in the men's 200m breaststroke final.
British swimmer who won bronze in the women's 50m backstroke final.
Austrian swimmer who finished third in the men's 200m breaststroke final.
Italian swimmer who won the women's 50m backstroke final in a world record time.
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British teenager Filip Nowacki claims a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.
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