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Filip Nowacki secures gold and silver for Jersey at Commonwealth Games

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:43 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Filip Nowacki secures gold and silver for Jersey at Commonwealth Games
Summary

Filip Nowacki, 18, won gold in the 200m breaststroke and silver in the 100m breaststroke at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. His victories mark Jersey's first medals at the Commonwealth Games in 36 years. Nowacki, mentored by Adam Ramsay-Peaty, showcases extraordinary talent and character for his age. His coach, Keiron Piper, believes Nowacki's performance against renowned swimmers indicates his potential as one of Great Britain's leading breaststrokers. The focus now shifts to his future development and continued training at Millfield School.

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  • •Nowacki won gold in the 200m and silver in the 100m breaststroke.
  • •Jersey's last Commonwealth Games medal was in 1990.
  • •Adam Ramsay-Peaty has taken on a mentoring role for Nowacki.
  • •Nowacki trains at Millfield School under coach Keiron Piper.
  • •His achievements reflect a significant milestone for Jersey athletics.
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  • 6:43 AMYahoo Sports — How Jersey's Nowacki looks set to take Ramsay-Peaty's crown
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Having won gold and silver for Jersey at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, could 18-year-old Filip Nowacki be Great Britain's next swimming star?

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