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Teen Smashes Junior Breaststroke Record Again!
6 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Filip Nowacki broke the European junior 200m breaststroke record for the second time.
- He set a new record time of 2:02.96 at the championships in Lublin, Poland.
- The 18-year-old is now the fourth fastest British swimmer ever in the event.
Jersey swimmer Filip Nowacki has achieved a significant milestone, breaking the European junior 200m breaststroke record for the second time within two days. Competing at the European Short Course Championships held in Lublin, Poland, the 18-year-old clocked an impressive 2:02.96 in the final race, securing a fourth-place finish.
This latest achievement surpasses his own previous best time of 2:03.75, which he set during the semi-finals just the day prior. Nowacki's consistent performance demonstrates his exceptional talent and dedication to the sport, marking him as a rising star in junior swimming.
The young athlete's prowess extends beyond this recent event; he is now listed as the fourth fastest British swimmer in the history of the 200m breaststroke. His success at the Island Games earlier this summer, where he clinched eight gold medals, further cements his status as a formidable competitor.
