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Kathleen Dawson is a four-time European champion, claiming gold in three events at the 2020 competition in Budapest
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The 23-year-old holds the European record for the 100m backstroke and is a medal hope for Team GB this summer
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Dawson recorded that time in May 2021 and the British swimmer is in the form of her life ahead of Tokyo 2021
One of the brightest young talents on the Team GB swimming squad, Kathleen Dawson is an athlete worth watching at the Olympic Games this summer.
At just 23 years old, Dawson will be representing Great Britain at the Olympics for the first time in Tokyo but she is a dark horse to claim a medal in the pool.
While she won’t top sports betting odds, the Scottish swimmer holds the European record for the 100m backstroke and a repeat of that time may be enough to earn a place on the podium.
Here, we take a closer look at Kathleen Dawson and how she may fare at Tokyo 2021. From her return from injury to her recent European success, here is everything you need to know…
*Credit for the main photo belongs to Petr David Josek / AP Photo*
FIRST PUBLISHED: 22nd June 2021
