Yesterday was another fantastic day for our Artistic Swimmers at the European Masters Championships, with some outstanding performances and a European Artistic Swimming title to celebrate!
Congratulations to Rosie Clarke and Isobel Davies, who delivered a superb performance in the 25-29 Technical Duet to claim the gold medal and be crowned European Masters Champions 2026. Their impressive routine, combined with months of hard work and dedication, earned them a well-deserved place at the top of the podium. What an incredible achievement!
The success didn’t stop there, with strong performances from our athletes in the 40-49 Technical Duet event:
👏 Charlotte Hughes and Emma Knight secured an excellent 10th-place finish.
👏 Janine Edwards and Ellen Limebear also performed brilliantly, finishing 16th overall.
A huge congratulations to all our swimmers for representing the North East with pride and showcasing their talent on the European stage. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and look forward to following the rest of the competition.
Day 1 recap
A team of talented Masters artistic swimmers from City of Bradford Artistic Swimming Club has travelled to Slovakia to compete at the European Masters Artistic Swimming Championships, representing both their club and the North East region on the international stage.
The opening day of competition brought immediate success, with the athletes delivering a series of impressive performances in the Technical Solo events.
- Rosie Clarke (née Barrington) claimed a silver medal in the 30-39 Technical Solo category.
- Scarlet Garland secured a bronze medal in the 20-25 Technical Solo event.
- Isobel Davies achieved an excellent fifth-place finish in the 25-29 Technical Solo competition
These outstanding results provide a fantastic start to the championships and reflect the dedication, commitment, and talent of the swimmers and coaching team.
With the Technical Solo events complete, attention now turns to the Duet competitions, where the athletes will be looking to build on their early success and continue their strong performances in Slovakia.



