Nowacki’s first senior medals cap a wonderful few years for the Millfield College scholar.
In 2024 he broke the British age-group document for 16-year-olds within the 100m and 200m breaststroke and gained a silver medal at the European Junior Championships over the longer distance.
It got here after he turned the primary Jersey sportsperson to win three Commonwealth Youth Games medals, in Trinidad and Tobago in 2023, earlier than following that up with a silver medal at the European Youth Olympics.
It has led to him being chosen as a Team GB Podium Potential athlete, which means he’s thought to have the flexibility to make the 2028 Olympic Video games in Los Angeles.
“It actually goes to indicate that something will be finished when you actually put your thoughts to it,” he stated of his choice for the Crew GB programme.
“I used to be actually joyful, having gained that help that I now get.
“I get specialist nutritionists that assist me and information me by what I must eat and what I must consumption on daily basis to ensure I grow to be the very best athlete I can, together with psychologists and physios as nicely.”
Nowacki’s subsequent focus is the European Junior Championships in July, adopted by representing Jersey on the Island Video games for the primary time.
“In 2023 I used to be actually gutted that I could not go as a result of I had a distinct competitors that clashed with it and I needed to choose the opposite one,” he stated.
“It is crucial. I’ve solely actually represented Jersey as soon as in Trinidad and Tobago and I am actually trying ahead to representing Jersey once more on the Island Video games.”
