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John Shortt Completes Backstroke Triple Crown at McCullagh Swimming International in Dublin

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John Shortt Completes Backstroke Triple Crown at McCullagh Swimming International in Dublin

John Shortt completed a clean sweep of backstroke events the McCullagh International in Dublin (20th-22nd February 2026).

The Roscam two-time World Champion won the 50m and 100m titles on Saturday (21st), before taking the 200m crown on Sunday by more than seven seconds from Emmett Cousins.

McCullagh International, National Aquatic Centre, Dublin 20/2/2026 ©INPHO/Bryan Keane
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McCullagh International, National Aquatic Centre, Dublin 22/2/2026 Mens 200m Backstroke Final John Shortt ©INPHO/Bryan Keane
McCullagh International, National Aquatic Centre, Dublin 20/2/2026 Swim Ireland High Performance Director Andy Reid with John Shortt ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

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