2026 European Swimming ChampionshipsWomen’s 100 Freestyle – FinalResults:World record holder Marrit Steenbergen continued her reign of dominance in the 100 free, claiming the European Championship title with yet another sub 52 second swim. She’s now been under that barrier five times this season alone and makes up 1/2 of the top 10 performances list. Tonight, she shaved 0.54 seconds off her own championship record from semis primarily thanks to her elite second half. She also came home 0.68 seconds faster than bronze medalist Sara Curtis, who had the next fastest closing 50 in 27.48. Split ComparisonSteenbergen – WR Steenbergen – New CR (Finals) Steenbergen — (Semis) Sjostrom – Old CR 50 24.98 25.10 25.06 25.24 100 26.70 (51.68) 26.80 (51.90) 27.38 (52.44) 27.43 (52.67)Top 10 Performances (All Time):Steenbergen still has the 50 free, 200 free, 50 back and 100 back left on her schedule this week in Paris.