Laura Bernat

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Laura Bernat
Personal information
NationalityPolish
Born (2005-09-28) 28 September 2005 (age 17)
Sport
Sport Swimming
Strokes Backstroke
Medal record
Representing Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
World Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Lima 4×100 m mixed medley
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2022 Lima200 m backstroke
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2022 Lima4×100 m medley
European Junior Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Rome 200 m backstroke

Laura Bernat (born 28 September 2005) is a Polish swimmer. [1] [2] She competed in the women's 50 metre backstroke event at the 2020 European Aquatics Championships, in Budapest, Hungary. [3] She won gold at the 200 metre backstroke event in the 2021 European Junior Swimming Championships with a time of 2:10.14.

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References

  1. "16-Year Old Laura Bernat Hits Olympic "A" Cut, Skims Polish Record in 200 Back". SwimSwam. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  2. "Laura Bernat przed startem w Budapeszcie: Nie stresuję się za bardzo". Radio Lubin. 15 May 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  3. "Women's 50 metre backstroke: Start list" (PDF). Budapest 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2021.