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Overview
- Nathan Muratory, 18, produced a world junior record of 1:54.87 in the 200m backstroke heats, posting the fastest time of the session.
- Because competition rules allow only two swimmers per nation to advance, Yohann Ndoye‑Brouard was left out of the 200m backstroke semifinals despite posting the fifth‑fastest heat time overall.
- Mewen Tomac swam faster than Ndoye‑Brouard in the heats and, together with Muratory, took the two French qualifying spots for the next round.
- Hungary’s Hubert Kos broke the European record in the 200m backstroke semifinals with a 1:52.30 swim and is the clear favorite for the final.
- France still picked up podiums on the day with Maxime Grousset winning silver in the 50m butterfly and Pauline Mahieu taking bronze in the women’s 200m backstroke, underlining the host nation’s depth and momentum.