Filip Nowacki wins European gold, eyes future Olympic success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Filip Nowacki secured the 200m breaststroke title at the European Championships, continuing his rise in competitive swimming. The 18-year-old from Jersey also claimed gold at the Commonwealth Games earlier this month. Nowacki expressed his satisfaction with his recent performances, which have reinforced his status among the world's elite. He is now preparing for the World Championships in Hungary next year and aims for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
- •Nowacki won European gold by 0.08 seconds over Caspar Corbeau.
- •He also won gold at the Commonwealth Games earlier this month.
- •Nowacki aims to compete at next year's World Championships in Hungary.
- •He targets a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
- •Nowacki is focusing on improving his arena management skills.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Nowacki 'here for a while' at swimming's top level
"Filip Nowacki says his European and Commonwealth Games gold medals prove he is at a world class level.
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