The 2025 European Short Course Swimming Championships (25 m) also known as Lublin 2025 was held from 2 to 7 December 2025 at the Aqua Lublin complex in Lublin, Poland. This was the 23rd edition of the biennial competition organized by European Aquatics, contested in a 25-metre pool.
The event marked the first European Aquatics Championship in Poland since 2011, when Szczecin hosted the 15th edition. Aqua Lublin, one of PolandâÂÂs most modern aquatic facilities, was selected as the venue, featuring a 50-metre Olympic pool with a movable bottom and advanced timing systems.
More than 500 athletes from across Europe were expected to compete from 44 nations. Russian and Belarusian swimmers will not participate, due to ongoing restrictions on their involvement in European Aquatics events.
The Championships featured the return of the 4ÃÂ50m relays, contested in freestyle and medley formats for men, women, and mixed teams. Daniel Wiffen sought to defend his triple crown in distance freestyle, having set a world record in the 800m at the 2023 edition. Noe Ponti aimed to reclaim his 100m butterfly world record, with Grousset providing fierce rivalry. Kasia Wasick of Poland carried home hopes in the womenâÂÂs 50m freestyle. Italy named a 32-strong squad, including Olympic champions Thomas Ceccon and Nicolo Martinenghi. Germany entered 18 swimmers, led by Lukas Maertens, world record holder in the 400m freestyle. Great Britain confirmed a 17-member team featuring Duncan Scott, Matt Richards, and Freya Anderson., while Ireland sent 12 athletes, spearheaded by Daniel Wiffen, defending champion in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle.
The Championships were broadcast live across Europe via Eurovision Sport, with free streaming provided by European Aquatics and national federations such as British Swimming.
Final Standings