Hungarian Hubert Kos took his third gold in Paris, Italian Quadarella celebrated in the 400 free

At the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, Hungarian swimmer Hubert Kos claimed his third gold medal, while Italian athlete Simona Quadarella celebrated her victory in the 400 freestyle. The final day of competition saw several standout performances, with Kos securing gold in the 200 mixed medley and Quadarella winning gold in the 400 freestyle. Earlier in the week, Quadarella had already triumphed in the 800 and 1,500 meters, cementing her status as a dominant force in European swimming. The championships concluded on Sunday evening with a thrilling finale featuring multiple disciplines. Among the highlights was the men's 4x100 mixed relay, where the Russian team (neutral B/Russia) secured bronze after finishing in 3:28.67. Italy came in second with a time of 3:28.86, and France took third in 3:29.03. In the women’s 4x100 mixed relay, Great Britain won gold in 3:53.50, followed by Italy in 3:53.60 and neutral B/Russia in 3:53.79. Hubert Kos, representing Hungary, delivered another stellar performance in the 200 mixed medley, clocking a time of 1:54.24 to claim gold. This marked his third individual gold of the championship, adding to his previous victories. His success was part of a broader trend of strong performances from Hungarian swimmers throughout the event. Meanwhile, Simona Quadarella continued her dominance in the pool, winning gold in the 400 freestyle with a time of 4:01.34. Her achievement added to her earlier wins in the 800 and 1,500 meters, making her one of the most decorated athletes of the competition. French swimmer Leon Marchand, who had recently recovered from an injury, contributed significantly to the final day’s results. He won gold in the men’s 400 freestyle with a time of 3:43.14, further solidifying his position as a rising star in European swimming. Marchand also played a key role in the French team’s bronze medal finish in the 4x100 mixed relay, helping secure the country’s place on the podium. Other notable performances included Ukrainian swimmer Nikita Sheremet winning gold in the men’s 50 freestyle with a time of 21.13, and Greek athlete Apostoos Christou claiming gold in the men’s 100 backstroke with a time of 52.27. In the women’s events, Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte won gold in the 50 breaststroke with a time of 29.93, while British swimmer Keanna MacInnes took gold in the women’s 200 butterfly with a time of 2:05.90. The European Aquatics Championships in Paris showcased a mix of established stars and emerging talents, with many athletes setting personal bests and contributing to national successes. The event served as a crucial preparation for the upcoming World Championships in short-course pools, set to take place in Beijing later this year. As the competition drew to a close, fans and athletes alike reflected on the achievements and potential of the next major international meet.