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'Very last stroke!' - GB win dramatic relay gold

'Very last stroke!' - GB win dramatic relay gold
BBC Sport Sunday 16 August 2026, 18:46 UTC 1 min read
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Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m relay, stealing the win from Italy in a dramatic finish as the swim comes right down to the wire.

Great Britain win gold in the women's 4x100m relay, stealing the win from Italy in a dramatic finish as the swim comes right down to the wire.
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