Kathleen Dawson breaks British record to win European 200m backstroke gold

British swimmer Kathleen Dawson has won the gold medal in the women's 200m backstroke at the 2026 European Swimming Championships in Paris, establishing a new British record. BBC Sport reports that Dawson's performance secured her the European title at the ongoing competition. BBC Sport described Dawson's performance as "superb". Footage of the race is available to users in the UK.