The European Aquatics Championships are continuing in Paris, bringing together elite competitors across swimming and other aquatic disciplines.
The championships began on July 31 and run through August 16, with swimming, diving, high diving, artistic swimming and open-water events included in the overall program.
For swimming fans, the event is one of the major competitions on the European calendar.
Why Paris matters
Championship events provide athletes with opportunities to compete for medals while testing their form against the strongest swimmers from across Europe.
They also provide important preparation and ranking information ahead of future international competitions.
A busy summer swimming calendar
The European championships are part of an unusually busy period for swimming.
The 2026 Toyota National Championships took place in Irvine from July 28 to August 1, while the Speedo Junior National Championships followed from August 3-8. The Pan Pacific Championships are scheduled for August 12-15.
That means athletes have very little time between major competitions.
For fans, it creates a packed summer calendar featuring elite racing across different continents.
As the European Aquatics Championships continue in Paris, attention will remain on the medal races, emerging stars and established champions looking to add another major title to their careers.