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Israeli Swimmer Anastasia Gorbunko Reflects on European Championship Disappointment Ahead of 2028 Olympics

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First reported by N12 · Aug 18, 2026

What happened

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbunko ended the 2026 European Championships without medals, including a seventh-place finish in her main event. She and experts attribute the results to her collegiate training focus on short-course yards pools, which did not translate well to international long-course events. Analysts call for changes in her training ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

  • 01Anastasia Gorbunko failed to win individual medals at the 2026 European Swimming Championships.
  • 02She finished seventh in her main event, the 200m individual medley, losing her European title.
  • 03Gorbunko trains primarily in short-course yards pools at University of Louisville, affecting long-course performance.
  • 04Sports analyst Guy Barnea cited lack of strong training rivals and unsuitable training focus as issues.
  • 05Barnea warns a training change is needed before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
  • 06Gorbunko remains optimistic and committed to improving despite her disappointment.

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N12Center · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Israeli Swimmer Anastasia Gorbunko Reflects on European Championship Disappointment Ahead of 2028 Olympics
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 18, 2026
Israeli Swimmer Anastasia Gorbunko Disappointed at European Championships, Eyes 2028 Olympics

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