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Great Britain leads in medals at European Aquatics Championships

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Great Britain leads in medals at European Aquatics Championships
Summary

Great Britain topped the medals table at the European Aquatics Championships held in Paris, thanks to a strong performance on the final day. Keanna MacInnes won gold in the 200m butterfly with a Scottish record time of 2:05.90. She also contributed to Great Britain's victory in the women's 4×100m medley relay, alongside Angharad Evans, Lauren Cox, and Freya Colbert, who set a championship record of 3:53.50. Overall, Great Britain secured 14 golds, finishing ahead of Italy by one gold, and claimed a total of 26 medals in the championship, excelling particularly in swimming and artistic swimming events.

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By the Numbers
  • •Great Britain finished with 14 gold medals in Paris.
  • •Keanna MacInnes set a new Scottish record in the 200m butterfly.
  • •The women's 4×100m medley team achieved a championship record.
  • •Great Britain also won four silvers and eight bronzes overall.
  • •The squad excelled in swimming and artistic swimming categories.
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  • 11:56 AMYahoo Sports — MacInnes stars as GB top medals table at Europeans
  • 11:56 AMBBC Sport — MacInnes stars as GB top medals table at Europeans
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Great Britain finish top of the medals table at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris as Keanna MacInnes helps them win two golds on Sunday.

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Great Britain finish top of the medals table at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris as Keanna MacInnes helps them win two golds on Sunday.

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