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The most awaited LEN European U23 Swimming Championships in Dublin finally commenced on 11th August and is currently underway. Interestingly, among three non-European nations, the United States swim team is making waves in the turquoise water. Nevertheless, since the commencement of the LEN championships, the event has witnessed remarkable performances, including the 21-year-old American swimming prodigy Isabelle Stadden’s staunch prowess in the pool.

Following this, her fandom and spectators expressed their elation and congratulated the young swimmer. Along similar lines, a recent tweet from the official USA Swimming Twitter account celebrated her monumental accomplishment. The post captures Stadden in a candid moment of aquatic joy.

A closer look at Isabelle Stadden’s historic feat

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On 13th August 2023, the USA Swimming Twitter account posted a new tweet celebrating, rising star, Isabelle Stadden’s historic feat. Stadden won bronze in the 2021 Short Course World Championships. Amidst the competition, the star has become the focal point of attention after her performance in the women’s 100m backstroke.

The tweet says, “Isabelle Stadden was CRUISING. Only 15 American women in history have gone 59.27 or better in the 100 back “. The morning heats saw Stadden emerge as the sole swimmer to complete the race under 1:01. It was an impressive time of 59.27. With this, her time ranks as the seventh-fastest in the world this year.

 

To this, the young prodigy said, “I think (yesterday?s second-place finish in the 50m backstroke) made me want it a little bit more”. She continued, “It was kind of an interesting one since I had three 100 backs going into it, and just got to fine-tune some things and give it my all tonight. The 200 (backstroke) has always been my baby so I?m just excited to get a go at that again.? Her words echo a mature understanding of the sport, resonating with determination and a hunger for further excellence.

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Triumphs of other shining athletes!

Within the pulsating heart of the LEN European U23 Swimming Championships, athletes are etching their stories of triumph and endurance. Emma Sticklen’s graceful victory in the women?s 200m butterfly, adorned with a time of 2:08.50, said, “It feels really good, the 200 fly is my baby, so I?m just really excited about it. I think (my underwaters) are really critical.I definitely use it to my advantage because I know that no one really does that in a 200 fly.’

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Following this, Justina Kozan’s prowess shines in her women?s 400m individual medley triumph at 4:40.97, adding, “It was a great race and I love the IM. I train a lot of freestyle and know I?m prepared for it, so when it comes down to freestyle, I?m not really nervous because I know I have the energy for it.” Kaitlyn Dobler, from Portland, narrow miss in the women?s 100m breaststroke. Also, Grace Cooper’s swift women?s 50m freestyle sprint at 24.84, and Julia Dennis’s dazzling women?s SKINS 50m freestyle dash at 26.66 further illuminated the championships.

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