Nevin Harrison claims bronze at World Championships return in Poland

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Nevin Harrison claims bronze at World Championships return in Poland
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Nevin Harrison secured a bronze medal in the women's sprint paddle at the World Championships in Poznan, Poland, on August 30, 2026. This marks her return after over a year away from international competition following the 2024 Paris Games. Harrison, a two-time Olympic medalist, finished third in the 200m sprint, trailing gold medalist Liudmyla Luzan of Ukraine by 64 hundredths of a second. After nearly stepping away from the sport, Harrison expressed a renewed motivation to compete, particularly looking ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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  • Nevin Harrison won bronze in the women's 200m sprint in Poznan.
  • Harrison returned to competition after more than a year off.
  • She is an Olympic gold and silver medalist.
  • Harrison aims to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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  • 4:55 PMYahoo SportsNevin Harrison earns bronze in World Championships return in sprint paddle
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Nevin Harrison is the only American woman to win an Olympic sprint paddle gold medal.

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