Emma Wood enjoyed a breakthrough championship, leaving Munich as a European Junior Champion and multiple medallist. She helped Team GB win gold in the Women’s 4×100m Freestyle Relay, where the team set a new European Junior Record. Individually, Emma also claimed bronze in the 100m Freestyle with a time of 54.61, setting both a City of Leeds club record and a Yorkshire record. Her performances highlighted the rewards of years of dedication and established her as one of the standout British swimmers of the championships.
Achievements:
- 🥇 Gold – Women’s 4×100m Freestyle Relay (European Junior Record)
- 🥉 Bronze – 100m Freestyle (54.61)
- City of Leeds club record
- Yorkshire record
Dan Ransom produced an outstanding championship, winning two European Junior medals for Team GB. He earned silver in the 200m Backstroke, delivering a superb swim from an outside lane to charge through the field and secure a podium finish. He followed this with another relay medal as part of Team GB’s Men’s 4×100m Medley Relay, swimming the opening backstroke leg to help the team reach the podium. His performances showcased his composure, determination, and ability to deliver on the biggest stage.
Achievements:
- 🥈 Silver – 200m Backstroke
- 🥉 Medal – Men’s 4×100m Medley Relay (opening backstroke leg for Team GB)
Together, Emma Wood and Dan Ransom enjoyed a remarkable week in Munich, bringing home four European Junior Championship medals for Team GB while representing their club, City of Leeds Sharks, with distinction. Emma became a European Junior Champion and record holder, while Dan secured two podium finishes, making the pair among the club’s most successful athletes at the championships.