Black Country n Potteries Masters’ inspirational 280+ ladies were aiming for individual and team glory at European Aquatics Masters Championship. The competition was held over 7 days, from 18 to 24 August 2026, at the x-bionic sphere, an outdoor Olympic pool in Šamorín, Slovakia.
Alyson Fordham led the way in the F70-74 freestyle sprint events, winning gold in both the 50m and 100m freestyle and setting new European Championship Records.
Lindsey Gowland also collected bronze in the 50m freestyle in the F65-69 age category.
Kath Tunnicliffe dominated in the F70-74 backstroke events, with silver in the 100m backstroke and bronze in the 50m backstroke.
But this was just the warm-up … BCPM’s 280+ ladies are on a mission to target the team events, and the 4 x 50m freestyle and medley relays were in their sights in Slovakia.
Alyson Fordham, Barbara Boxhall, Lindsey Gowland and Kath Tunnicliffe were double-gold medal winners, and set new European Championship Records in both relay events.
A full-report of the BCPM’s fantastic four and their quest for 280+ relay glory is coming soon.
Individual results
Complete list of results from the European Aquatics Masters Championships 2026.
Alyson Fordham (F70-74)
1st place – 50m freestyle 31.55 (ER-CR)
1st place – 100m freestyle 1.11.28 (ER-CR)
Barbara Boxhall (F70-74)
5th place – 100m freestyle
11th place – 50m freestyle
Kath Tunnicliffe (F70-74)
2nd place – 100m backstroke
3rd place – 50m backstroke
8th place – 50m freestyle
Lindsey Gowland (F65-69)
3rd place – 50m freestyle
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