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European Short Course Swimming Championships in Otopeni end with world record in men’s 800m freestyle

December 11, 2023

European Short Course Swimming Championships in Otopeni end with world record in men’s 800m freestyle The European Short Course Swimming Championships in Otopeni ended on Sunday evening with a world record in the men’s 800m freestyle, set by Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen in the penultimate event of the competition. Wiffen’s time......

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