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Egyptian swimmer Abdelrahman Sameh wins gold at Mediterranean Games

Egyptian swimmer Abdelrahman Sameh won the gold medal in the 50m butterfly on Saturday evening at the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy. Sameh finished the race in 23.18 seconds, breaking the competition record. The 20th edition of the Mediterranean Games is being held in the Italian city of Taranto and will continue through September … The post Egyptian swimmer Abdelrahman Sameh wins…

On Saturday evening, Egyptian swimmer Abdelrahman Sameh claimed gold in the 50m butterfly at the 2026 Mediterranean Games held in Taranto, Italy. Sameh's time of 23.18 seconds was faster than any previous performance at the competition. The 20th edition of the Mediterranean Games continues through September 3, featuring 3,803 athletes from 26 nations competing in 23 sports.

Egypt's delegation participates in 23 sports, aiming to secure as many medals as possible, as the country currently holds the sixth position in terms of total medals won in the history of the Mediterranean Games, with 620 medals, 156 of which are gold.

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