Sara Curtis sets world record with 26.63 in 50m backstroke at European Championships

Curtis shattered the 26.86 Australia's Kaylee McKeown registered during the 2023 World Cup.

FILE PHOTO: Swimming - European Aquatics Championships - Paris Aquatic Centre, Paris, France - August 11, 2026 Bronze medallist Italy's Sara Curtis celebrates after finishing third in the Women's 100m Freestyle REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo 13 Aug 2026 02:11AM PARIS, Aug 12 : Italian teenager Sara Curtis set a 50m

The 19-year-old Curtis broke the record in the event's semifinals.

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Donegal athlete Mark English continued his great form at 800m by setting a European Championship record.

Ireland's first involvement in the 2026 European Aquatics Championships resulted in a new national record as Liam Custer won his 400m IM heat in a time of 4:22.57.