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British Swimmer Luke Greenbank Disqualified for Breaking Surprising Rule

Great Britain's Luke Greenbank after being disqualified after his Men's 200m Backstroke Heat at the Paris La Defense Arena on the fifth day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France. Picture date: Wednesday July 31, 2024. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)

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British swimmer Luke Greenbank experienced gutting news after finishing first in the men’s 200-meter backstroke heats with a time of 1:56, only to find out his Paris Olympics journey had come to an unexpected end due to a disqualification.

The 26-year-old was disqualified for a lesser-known rule during the 200-meter backstroke event on July 31—swimming beyond the allowed…


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