Great Britain topped the European Aquatics Championships in Paris with 14 golds, finishing ahead of Italy by a tenth of a second. Keanna Mac Innes secured two golds on final day: a 2:5.90 in the 200m butterfly (Scottish record) and the women’s 4×100m medley relay. Angharad Evans added a relay breaststroke leg record. The team earned 26 medals, including 8 golds, 2 silvers, and 4 bronzes in swimming. Filip Nowacki won gold in the men’s 200m breaststroke. Britain led in swimming and artistic swimming, placing fourth in diving.

Mac Innes called her double win "really, really special" after a medal drought. Italy claimed 13 golds. The relay win set a championship record at 3:53.50.

Swimming dominated Britain’s success, with 14 of 26 medals. Diving and artistic swimming also contributed, though Italy excelled in diving. The relay and individual records highlighted standout performances.

The event underscored Britain’s dominance, with Mac Innes and Evans driving medal hauls. The tight margin against Italy emphasized competition intensity.