John Shortt
John Shortt is an Irish swimmer who specializes in backstroke events. He recently competed in the 200m backstroke semi-final at the World Aquatics Championships, clocking his third fastest time and placing 15th overall.
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Recent news mentions
Swimmer John Shortt was crowned RTÉ Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year.
Rory McIlroy wins RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-21
John Shortt set two junior national records at the Irish Short-Course Winter Championships.
John Shortt sets junior records at Winter Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-15
John Shortt won gold in the 200m backstroke.
Ellen Walshe wins 200m butterfly gold at the European championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-07
John Shortt won gold in the 200m backstroke at the European Short-Course Championships.
Ellen Walshe wins silver and Daniel Wiffen wins bronze at European championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-07
John Shortt won gold in the 200m backstroke and set a world junior record.
Daniel Wiffen wins gold medal in 1,500m freestyle at European Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
John Shortt won gold in the 200 metres backstroke at the European Short-Course Championships, setting a world junior record.
Irish teenager John Shortt wins European 200m backstroke gold medal in stunning fashion – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-03John Shortt broke his Irish 200m backstroke record for the second time in eight hours.
Daniel Wiffen wins bronze in 400m free at European Short-Course Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
John Shortt defended Michal Luczak, arguing there was no evidence that his client knew about the drugs.
Pilot was ‘irreplaceable asset’ in Midlands €8.4m cocaine operation, jury told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-25
John Shortt is one of the most promising swimmers in the world, excelling in backstroke events at the World Junior Swimming Championships.
‘Rugby taught me a lot, the biggest thing was the leadership side of sport’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-26
John Shortt won his second gold medal at the World Junior Swimming Championships, placing Ireland ninth on the final medal table.
The 18-year-old from Galway taking world junior swimming by storm – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-25John Shortt has claimed a second title at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania, winning gold in the 200m backstroke.
John Shortt claims second World Juniors gold with 200m backstroke win – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-24
John Shortt has qualified for the 50m backstroke final at the World Junior Championships in Romania.
John Shortt makes 50m backstroke final at World Junior Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-22
John Shortt has won gold in the 100m backstroke at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Romania.
John Shortt wins gold in 100m backstroke at World Junior Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-21
John Shortt will swim in the final of the 100m backstroke at the World Aquatics Junior Championships in Otopenia, Romania.
Ireland’s John Shortt through to 100m backstroke final at World Junior Championships – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-20
John Shortt will represent Ireland in the men’s 4x100m medley relay.
Mona McSharry and Danielle Hill end World Championships campaigns with heat exits – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-02
In the 200m backstroke semi-final, John Shortt swam his third fastest time clocking 1:57.30, just outside the 1:56.98 from the heats.
Daniel Wiffen withdraws from world championships due to appendicitis – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-01
