Filip Nowacki wins silver for Jersey in Commonwealth Games

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Filip Nowacki wins silver for Jersey in Commonwealth Games
Summary

Filip Nowacki secured Jersey's first Commonwealth Games medal in 36 years by winning silver in the 100m breaststroke. The 18-year-old finished 0.17 seconds behind Australia's Sam Williamson, while world record-holder Adam Ramsay-Peaty claimed third. Nowacki, who has more events this week, expressed satisfaction with his performance and aims for further medals, particularly in the 200m breaststroke. Jersey last saw a medal in 1990 with Colin Mallett's victories. Nowacki is now the fifth Jersey athlete to win a Commonwealth Games medal and has a chance to become the most decorated athlete from the island.

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  • Nowacki finishes second in the 100m breaststroke
  • He is the first Jersey athlete to medal since 1990
  • He aims for medals in the 50m and 200m breaststroke
  • Nowacki is the reigning British champion in the 200m
  • His performance inspires local aspiring athletes
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  • 9:03 PMYahoo SportsNowacki wins Jersey's first medal in 36 years
  • 8:15 PMBBC SportNowacki wins Jersey's first medal in 36 years
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Swimmer Filip Nowacki wins Jersey's first Commonwealth Games medal in 36 years after taking silver in the 100m breaststroke.

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Swimmer Filip Nowacki wins Jersey's first Commonwealth Games medal in 36 years after taking silver in the 100m breaststroke.

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