Swim Wales delivered an outstanding performance on the international stage after being named Best Team at the prestigious Luxembourg Euro Meet 2026, competing against 109 teams from 19 nations.
The three-day international competition, organised by the Luxembourg Swimming Federation (FLNS), took place from 30 January to 1 February 2026 at the Coque Luxembourg – Centre National Sportif et Culturel, and attracted elite swimmers from across the world.
Across the weekend, Swim Wales athletes produced a series of exceptional performances, securing multiple medals in both senior and junior events, and consistently reaching A and B finals in a highly competitive field.
Senior Highlights
Swim Wales swimmers claimed gold, silver and bronze medals across a wide range of events:
Gold medals were won by:
- Matthew Richards – 200m Freestyle
- Lewis Fraser – 100m Butterfly
- Theodora Taylor – 100m Freestyle
Silver medals included:
- Tyler Melbourne-Smith – 1500m Freestyle and 400m Freestyle
- Rebecca Sutton – 50m Backstroke
Bronze medals were secured by:
- Theodora Taylor – 50m Freestyle
- Kieran Bird – 400m Freestyle
In addition to the medallists, strong A-final appearances were also recorded by swimmers including Antonio Rodriguez, Medi Harris, Sophie Brassington, Meghan Higgs, Amy Crowley, and Scarlet Major, underlining the depth and strength of the Swim Wales squad.
Junior Medal Success
Swim Wales’ junior athletes also made a major impact, with an impressive medal haul:
Theodora Taylor enjoyed a dominant junior meet, winning four gold medals in:
- 50m Breaststroke
- 200m Breaststroke
- 50m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
Seren Tallantyre claimed silver in the 100m Butterfly
Harry Milne added a silver medal in the 100m Freestyle
A Statement on the International Stage
Being named Best Team overall at such a large-scale international meet is a significant achievement for Swim Wales and reflects the continued progress of Welsh swimming on the European stage.
Ross Nicholas, Swim Wales National Performance Director shared:
“The Euro Meet provided an outstanding early season international racing opportunity against a high calibre field, and it was great to bring the team together to focus on key areas such as team unity, race preparation and recovery, and race execution under pressure. The performances from the meet were very positive and will hopefully provide a springboard for these athletes as they look to gain nomination standards for the Commonwealth Games this summer over the coming months.”
With strong performances across both senior and junior squads, the Luxembourg Euro Meet marked an excellent start to 2026 and a promising indicator of the season ahead for Swim Wales athletes.
