Great Britain secured three gold medals at the European Rowing Championships in Italy, including wins in the women's four and PR3 mixed coxed four. Eleanor Brinkhoff, Angharad Broughton, Sarah Marshall, and Holly Youd led the women's four to victory, outpacing Germany. In the PR3 mixed coxed four, Frankie Allen, Charlotte Coburn, Josh O'Brien, Jonty Ridley, and cox Omar Al-Miqdadi dominated, finishing nearly six seconds ahead of Italy. The men's four crew of Theo Bell, Josh Brangan, Sam Ford, and Tom O'Sullivan overcame Romania to claim gold. The event in Varese precedes the 2026 World Championships in the Netherlands (24-30 August), where the men's team will be absent, training in Switzerland.

The women's and mixed coxed four victories highlight GB's strong performance ahead of the World Championships. The PR3 mixed coxed four win, in particular, showcased a commanding display, emphasizing the team's cohesion. The men's four's narrow escape from Romania underscores the competitiveness of the event.

The absence of the men's World Championship squad in Italy may impact future preparations. However, the current golds provide momentum. The championships serve as a critical testing ground for athletes targeting the 2026 Games.