Katie Shanahan sets British record to win 200m backstroke gold in Paris
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:21 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Katie Shanahan claimed gold in the women's 200m backstroke at the 2026 European Aquatics Championships in Paris. She set a new British record during the event. The championships are taking place this week, with various competitions scheduled in the following days. Shanahan's performance marks a significant achievement for British swimming.
- •Shanahan breaks the British record in the event.
- •The European Aquatics Championships are ongoing in Paris.
- •The championships feature multiple swimming events this week.
- 6:21 PMBBC Sport — 'Phenomenal!' - GB's Shanahan wins European 200m backstroke gold
"Katie Shanahan breaks the British record to win the women's 200m backstrokegold at the 2026 European Acquatics Championships in Paris.
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