2026 European Championships in Paris

Ongoing meet with major storylines: Leon Marchand's injury and event decisions, David Popovici's performances, Florian Wellbrock's open water gold, and Gregorio Paltrinieri's Seine water quality concerns. Ukraine named 11 swimmers for the meet. Open water results: David Betlehem and Isabel Gose won the 3km sprint crowns. Athlete safety and governance issues remain prominent.