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, from 11 to 13 December 1998. A total number of 355 swimmers from 34 nations competed in these championships.

Medal table

Medal summary

Men's events

Women's events

Abbreviations

* WR:

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* ER: European record * WBT: World best time (Not an official world record, because world governing body

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doesn't recognize 4×50 m relay times)

References

Results on GBRSports.com
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European Short Course Swimming Championships The European Short Course Swimming Championships (variously referred to informally as the "Short Course Europeans" or "European 25m Championships") are a swimming meet, organized by LEN. The meet features swimmers from Europe, competing in events ...

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