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17 August 2026

MacInnes helps Great Britain top medals table at European Aquatics Championships

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MacInnes helps Great Britain top medals table at European Aquatics Championships

Great Britain finished top of the medals table at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris after Keanna MacInnes helped the team secure two golds on Sunday. The performances gave Britain the most successful overall haul at the meet. BBC Sport reported the result, highlighting MacInnes’s contribution to the nation’s gold tally on the final day in Paris. The swimmer’s two wins on Sunday played a key part in lifting Great Britain above other nations in the standings. The outcome marks a clear success for the British team at the continental championships, with medal returns placing them ahead of their rivals by the close of competition in the French capital.

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Great Britain finishing top of the medals table shows their swimmers led the competition at the European Championships, confirming Britain’s strength at continental level.

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