After an opening day highlighted by Amalie Smith’s silver medal in the women’s 400m individual medley and a flurry of personal bests across the British squad, Team GB carried their momentum into the second day of competition at the World Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni. The undoubted highlight came in the men’s breaststroke, with Filip Nowacki storming to the world junior title in the 100m and compatriot Max Morgan joining him on the podium with bronze. Yet beyond that golden moment, there were numerous other performances worth noting. From the gruelling multi-event schedule of Theodora Taylor to a mixed medley relay settled by just three hundredths of a second, Britain’s youngsters once again demonstrated that they can hold their own against the very best on the world stage. Read more Read More
The opening day of the 2025 World Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania, offered an early glimpse of Britain’s ambitions at this year’s competition. A relatively small squad in terms of numbers, but one carefully built around the very best junior talents available, Team GB made a statement from the outset. Medals, personal bests and strong progression into later rounds provided the perfect start for a team eager to build on the momentum created at last year’s European Junior Championships. Read more Read More
From 1 to 6 July 2025, Europe’s brightest young swimming talents gathered in Šamorín, Slovakia, for the European Junior Championships. Staying true to their long-standing tradition of excellence in youth categories, the British delegation delivered an exceptional performance, topping the medal table with 19 medals, including 9 golds. Seven of those titles came in individual events, won by five different swimmers, underlining the impressive depth of British talent. Two athletes even managed the remarkable feat of winning two individual golds. Here’s a look back at a memorable week for the United Kingdom’s team. Read more Read More
Twenty of Britain’s brightest swimming talents have been named to represent the nation at the second edition of the European U23 Swimming Championships, set to take place from 26 to 28 June 2025 in Samorin, Slovakia. This fast-growing competition, introduced in 2023 in Dublin, aims to serve as a crucial stepping stone for Europe’s emerging swimmers, providing them with high-level international exposure. With a blend of Olympic experience and a core of fresh, ambitious faces, the British squad will be looking to replicate its dominance from Dublin, where it topped the medal table. Read more Read More
With 11 divers making the trip to Antalya, Turkey, for this year’s European Aquatics Diving Championships (22–28 May), the British diving team heads into the competition with a clear strategy: nurturing the next generation while maintaining a foothold at the top of the continental pecking order. Youth is at the heart of the 2025 British squad – a blend of promising newcomers and returning medallists, with a long-term view towards the Los Angeles 2028 and even Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Read more Read More
