FILIP Nowacki cemented his status as one of British swimming’s brightest prospects with a standout double performance at the Aquatics GB Championships in London.
The Jersey teenager produced two elite-level swims across consecutive days, claiming a silver medal in the 50m breaststroke while also rewriting the record books in the 100m event.
Nowacki touched the wall in 27.10 seconds in the 50m final to secure second place behind world-record holder Adam Peaty, who showed his class with victory in 26.64.
While Peaty powered clear over the closing metres, it was Nowacki’s performance that further marked him out as a swimmer on the rise, finishing ahead of a competitive field and holding off experienced rivals to take the runner-up spot.
That result came less than 24 hours after an exceptional showing in the 100m breaststroke, where Nowacki twice lowered the British 18-year-old record.
He began by clocking 59.83 seconds in the heats, shaving time off the long-standing mark set by Peaty back in 2013, before returning in the final to deliver an even more impressive 59.39.
The swim not only improved his own newly set benchmark but also confirmed his ability to perform under pressure on the national stage.
Across both events, the consistency and progression shown by the 18-year-old highlighted a swimmer rapidly bridging the gap to senior elite level.
Competing against Olympic-calibre opposition, Nowacki demonstrated composure, technical quality and a strong finish, traits that will serve him well as he continues his development within British swimming.
With performances of this calibre, the Jersey athlete is not only breaking age-group records but firmly establishing himself among the country’s leading breaststroke talents.
