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Roos Vanotterdijk wins bronze in 200-meter individual medley at European Championships

Roos Vanotterdijk has secured her third medal at the European Championships with bronze in the 200-meter individual medley in Paris.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Roos Vanotterdijk won the bronze medal in the 200-meter individual medley at the long course swimming European Championships in Paris. The swimmer from Limburg finished third in the final, marking her third medal at this championship.

Previously, Vanotterdijk had already claimed gold and silver in other events. This makes her performance at the European Championships particularly impressive, as she has completed her medal tally with this bronze medal.

The race showcases the strong form and determination of the 21-year-old athlete, who has quickly developed into one of the best swimmers of the tournament.

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