The English National Championships took place at Sheffield’s iconic Ponds Forge International Sports Centre from Monday 27th July 2026 to Saturday 1st August 2026. The event is Swim England’s biggest domestic swimming event of the year and provided another opportunity for North West swimmers to shine, with clubs from across the region accumulating an impressive medal tally and producing some exceptional individual performances.
Across all age groups and para-swimming classifications, North West athletes demonstrated the depth, quality and inclusivity that continue to define aquatics in the region.
5 Gold | 2 Silver | 3 Bronze
Wigan Best were among the championship’s most successful clubs, with gold medals won by:
5 Gold | 2 Silver | 1 Bronze
Wirral Metro also enjoyed a fantastic week, led by:
1 Gold | 6 Silver | 4 Bronze
The club’s gold medal came from George Pearce in the Men’s 200m Backstroke, supported by a strong team effort across distance freestyle, medley and backstroke events.
1 Gold | 6 Silver | 4 Bronze
Eleanor Broughton led the medal haul with gold in the Women’s 800m Freestyle, while swimmers across multiple age groups contributed to a superb overall performance.
3 Gold | 4 Silver
The club enjoyed one of its strongest national performances to date, highlighted by:
Additional gold medals were achieved by swimmers representing:
Special recognition goes to the region’s para-swimmers who once again delivered exceptional performances on the national stage.
Notable medal-winning performances came from:
Their achievements continue to highlight the inclusive and inspiring nature of aquatics across the North West.
Every medal, personal best and finals appearance is supported by a network of coaches, officials, volunteers, team managers and families.
Their commitment creates the opportunities that allow athletes to develop and achieve at the highest levels of the sport.
Congratulations to every swimmer, coach, volunteer and club involved in what has been another outstanding Swim England National Summer Meet for athletes from the North West Region.
