Filip Nowacki wins gold in 200m breaststroke at Commonwealth Games
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Filip Nowacki secured a historic gold medal in the 200m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games, marking the first gold for Jersey since 1990. The 18-year-old, who also earned silver in the 100m breaststroke earlier this competition, displayed dominance by leading throughout the final and finishing with a time of 2:07.87. Nowacki has become the most decorated Jersey athlete in Commonwealth Games history and aims for future Olympic success. His performance comes as he transitions to senior-level swimming after winning two world junior titles last year.
- •Nowacki becomes Jersey's most decorated Commonwealth athlete.
- •He won the 200m breaststroke gold with a time of 2:07.87.
- •This marks Jersey's first Commonwealth gold in 36 years.
- •Nowacki previously won silver in the 100m breaststroke.
- •He plans to continue training for the 2028 Olympic Games.
- 9:16 PMThe Guardian Sport — Jersey boy Filip Nowacki comes of age with showstopping gold
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Jersey's Nowacki makes history with Commonwealth gold
"Teenager dominates men’s 200m breaststroke final Win makes him island’s most successful Games athlete Filip Nowacki secured his status as Jersey’s most successful Commonwealth Games athlete by storming to a historic gold medal in the men’s 200m breaststroke. The 18-year-old led from start to finish in a commanding display, touching the wall in 2min 07.87sec before erupting in celebration as he climbed on to the lane dividers and slapped the water in delight while soaking up the enthusiastic applause around the Tollcross International Swimming Centre as Jersey flags waved. Canada’s Oliver Dawson claimed silver, with Australia’s Olympic champion, Zac Stubblety-Cook, taking bronze. Continue reading...
"Filip Nowacki becomes the most decorated Jersey athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning gold in the 200m breaststroke.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 28, 2026, 9:16 PMJersey boy Filip Nowacki comes of age with showstopping gold
Teenager dominates men’s 200m breaststroke final Win makes him island’s most successful Games athlete Filip Nowacki secured his status as Jersey’s most successful Commonwealth Games athlete by storming to a historic gold medal in the men’s 200m breaststroke. The 18-year-old led from start to finish in a commanding display, touching the wall in 2min 07.87sec before erupting in celebration as he climbed on to the lane dividers and slapped the water in delight while soaking up the enthusiastic applause around the Tollcross International Swimming Centre as Jersey flags waved. Canada’s Oliver Dawson claimed silver, with Australia’s Olympic champion, Zac Stubblety-Cook, taking bronze. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:23 PMJersey's Nowacki makes history with Commonwealth gold
Filip Nowacki becomes the most decorated Jersey athlete in Commonwealth Games history after winning gold in the 200m breaststroke.
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