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Pregnant GB shooter Ruth Mwandumba competes six months pregnant with twins • Mar. 8, 2025, 2:58 AM ET (BBC)
European Championships: Great Britain's Josh Charlton wins gold on day three • Feb. 15, 2025, 1:08 AM ET (BBC)
European Track Cycling Championships: GB win silver and bronze on day two • Feb. 14, 2025, 1:42 AM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As Euro • UEFA European Championship • European Nation’s Cup
Notable Honorees Andrés Iniesta

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Zinedine Zidane
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