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British swimmer Nowacki secures thrilling European gold
Filip Nowacki won gold in the 200m breaststroke at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, while Lauren Cox and Freya Colbert picked up bronze medals for Great Britain.
Angharad Evans secures 100m breaststroke gold with British record
Angharad Evans claimed European gold in the 100m breaststroke with a new British record time, while teenager Sara Curtis set a world record in the 50m backstroke.
Angharad Evans secures 100m breaststroke gold with British record
Angharad Evans claimed European gold in the 100m breaststroke, setting a new British record in Paris, while teenage talents Amalie Smith and Sara Curtis also made significant impacts on the podium and in the record books.
Adam Ramsay-Peaty ends gold streak at European Championships
Adam Ramsay-Peaty has suffered his first defeat at the European Aquatics Championships after finishing fifth in the 100m breaststroke final in Paris.
Disparities in School Swimming Proficiency Highlighted by New Data
BBC research reveals that primary school students from disadvantaged backgrounds are significantly less likely to meet mandatory swimming and water safety targets than their peers.
McMillan helps British squad secure relay gold in Paris
Great Britain captured double gold in the relay events at the European Aquatics Championships, while Irish swimmer Jack Kelly advanced to the 100m breaststroke final after setting new national records.
Chad le Clos loses Cape Town home in fatal fire shortly after record-breaking Commonwealth performance
Shortly after becoming the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, swimmer Chad le Clos lost his Cape Town home in a fire that also claimed the life of an elderly neighbor.
Northern Ireland Celebrates a Historic Medal Haul at the Commonwealth Games
Team Northern Ireland enjoyed a landmark Wednesday at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, securing gold, silver, and bronze medals across track and swimming events while maintaining a strong presence in the boxing ring.
Scotland secures eight medals during frantic five-hour window at Commonwealth Games
Scotland added eight medals to their tally in a single afternoon in Glasgow, bringing their total Commonwealth Games count to 23 as the event hits the halfway mark.
Para-swimming gold medalist Faye Rogers challenges herself in open competition
After winning Paralympic gold, Scotland's Faye Rogers is set to compete against non-disabled athletes in the 200m butterfly, proving that her post-accident performance is stronger than ever.