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She was part of the women\u2019s 4&#215;100 free team that finished fourth in a British record of 3:33.90, lowering the standard they set at the Tokyo Games on Hope\u2019s Olympic debut.<\/p>\n<p>She won seven golds and two silvers across three European Championships as well as gold and bronze continental short-course medals at Otopeni 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Hope \u2013 who was coached by <strong>Brad Hay<\/strong> at the University of Stirling \u2013 posted on social media, saying: \u201cSwimming \ud83c\udfca\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2640\ufe0f What a journey it\u2019s been! All the highs, the lows and most importantly the people who made it all worthwhile. I gave this sport my all, and I\u2019m walking away with a heart full of gratitude and memories that will last forever.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;If you\u2019d told 8 year old Lucy that she\u2019d be a double Olympian and Scotland\u2019s most decorated female European swimmer she\u2019d have thought you were lying. 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