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Swimming: Ahmed Jaouadi wins two golds in the United States

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Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Jaouadi won the 800-metre freestyle in 7 min 33.79 sec, then the 1,500 metres at the UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet, held on 15 and 16 October in Charlottesville, United States. He finished ahead of Olympic champion Bobby Finke in the 1,500 metres, according to Businessnews.

Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Jaouadi won two gold medals at the UVA Pro Elite SCM Worlds Prep Meet, held on 15 and 16 October 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia, according to Businessnews. He won the 800 and 1,500-metre freestyle events.

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