John Shortt wins gold medal in 200m Backstroke final

The 18-year-old lands his first senior international medal and set a new World Junior, European Junior and Championship record in the process.

John Shortt celebrates with his gold medal after winning the Men's 200m Backstroke final. Pic: Nikola Krstic/Sportsfile.

Team Ireland's John Shortt has won a gold medal after swimming an impressive time of 1:47.89 in the 200m Backstroke final on Wednesday.

The 18-year-old landed his first senior international medal and set a new World Junior, European Junior and Championship record in the process.

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