# European Aquatics Championships in Paris

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260812-european-aquatics-championships-in-paris-2
> Updated: 2026-08-12T15:27:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The European Aquatics Championships in Paris have seen various athletes qualify for semifinals across different disciplines.

In the 200m backstroke, Spanish swimmer Hugo González secured a semifinal spot with a time of 1:58.11, qualifying via the two-swimmer-per-country rule despite difficulties during his race. In the same event, French swimmer Nathan Muratory set a new junior European record with a time of 1:54.87.

In the 200m freestyle, French swimmers Roman Fuchs and Sauveur Cristofini both advanced to the semifinals. Fuchs placed 13th overall with a time of 1’46″83, while Cristofini, who previously earned a silver medal in the 4x200m freestyle relay, also moved forward to gain experience in individual competition.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Roman Fuchs and Sauveur Cristofini qualify for 200m freestyle semifinals

French swimmers Roman Fuchs and 16-year-old Sauveur Cristofini have qualified for the 200m freestyle semifinals at the European Aquatics Championships.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roman-fuchs-and-sauveur-cristofini-qualify-for-200m-freestyle-semifinals

### 2026-08-10: Hugo González qualifies for 200m backstroke semifinals in Paris

Spanish swimmer Hugo González qualified for the 200m backstroke semifinals at the European Championships in Paris, while Nathan Muratory set a new junior European record.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hugo-gonzlez-qualifies-for-200m-backstroke-semifinals-in-paris

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Cite as: European Aquatics Championships in Paris. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260812-european-aquatics-championships-in-paris-2