Overview
- Nicolo Martinenghi won the men's 100m breaststroke in Paris on Tuesday in 58.58 seconds to claim the European championship title.
- Adam Ramsay‑Peaty finished fifth in 59.10 seconds, improving on his recent Commonwealth time but missing the podium by a narrow margin.
- Ivan Kozhakin took silver in 58.68 seconds and Italy’s Simone Cerasuolo earned bronze in 58.90 seconds, giving Italy two places on the podium.
- Other finals at the European Championships produced notable national wins, including Katie Shanahan’s 200m backstroke gold, Marrit Steenbergen’s championship‑record 100m freestyle, and Egor Kornev’s 50m butterfly victory.
- Ramsay‑Peaty’s non‑medal finish follows his emotional Commonwealth bronze and raises questions about his 100m future as Italy’s rising strength could affect team selection and rival tactics before upcoming major meets.