Junior marathon swimmers all set for European Championships

The iconic open water swimming venue of Setubal is preparing to host Europe’s brightest junior open water swimmers from 19th–21st June 2025, as the European Junior Open Water Swimming Championships return for a thrilling three-day showdown featuring the 5 km, 7.5 km, 10 km, 3km knockout sprint, and mixed relay events.

For Britain’s team of two entered into this year’s championships, both Luke Hornsey and Luke McGee will compete solely in the 18-19 Boys’ 10km – the first event set off from the pontoon on Thursday 19th June at 10am.

Hornsey – who has previous international junior experience as part of the 2024 European Junior Swimming team – won silver and bronze medals respectively in the Men’s 800m Freestyle and 1500m Freestyle at the Aquatics GB Swimming Championship in April before making a debut open water competition swim at the European Aquatics Open Water Cup in Protaras, Cyprus.

Meanwhile McGee - a member of the Team GB squad at the 2022 European Youth Olympic Festival – is set for his first-ever international marathon swimming race.

With the course in Setubal becoming a frequent stop by both European Aquatics and World Aquatics in recent years, these championships present a stern test of strategy and stamina for the athletes taking to the pristine waters. The European Junior Open Water Swimming Championships 2025 will be sure to provide them with a key marker for their development, and those watching the action with races full of drama, intensity and intrigue.

For full schedule details, results and where to watch visit the dedicated 2025 European Aquatics Junior Open Water Championships microsite.

Aquatics GB team for European Aquatics Junior Open Water Championships (19th-21st June 2025)

• Luke Hornsey, University of Edinburgh - DNF (18-19 Boys’ 10km)
• Luke McGee, Loughborough University - 19th (18-19 Boys’ 10km)

(*Results added following competition. For detailed race timings click here)