Gold for Oliver Hynd in SM8 medley

Gold for Oliver Hynd in SM8 medley

Great Britain's Oliver Hynd has won gold in the SM8 200m medley, setting a new European record in the process.

The 17-year-old took the lead at the final turn and powered through the final 50m to take gold in stunning style, with 2:24.63.

Wang Jiachao took silver for China, nearly two seconds behind Hynd, recording a time of 2:26.62.

Netherlands swimmer Maurice Deelen managed to take bronze with 2:27.17.

Hynd's brother Sam was unable to join him on the podium as he finished fourth.

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