Swim England Artistic Swimming
Rugby and Salford shine as day one of the NAG and Youth Champs concludes
March 7, 2026Day one of the Swim England Artistic Swimming National Age Group and Youth Championships 2026 showcased an impressive spread of talent. Rugby SC and City of Salford particularly stood out thanks to several standout results across the different events.
Rugby opened the day with a major victory in the Youth Figures, where Victoria Sharashkina scored 74.2425 to edge Rushmoor’s Renee Coleman, who finished close behind on 74.1666. City of Salford’s Eleanor Burlinson completed the podium with 69.3182.
The 11–12 Figures title went to City of Birmingham’s Sebastian Reeve, whose performance earned 67.7823, while Tess Burlinson took silver for City of Salford with 66.3111 and Roisin Finglass added another Birmingham medal with 64.3244.
In the youngest category, the 9–10 Figures, Elizabeth Yuan of the London Regional squad topped the rankings with 57.7245, ahead of Rushmoor duo May Taylor (55.0711) and Alana Wong (55.0223).
Rugby strengthened their position in the afternoon duets. Frankie Kylm and Lola Huett delivered a confident routine worth 217.0017 to win the Youth Free Duet title, finishing ahead of City of Salford’s Eleanor Burlinson and Zofia Holyniewska on 209.2761. Rushmoor’s Hannah Cashin and Renee Coleman added a bronze with a score of 195.5960.
Rugby added a second duet win in the Youth Mixed Duet, where Keva Ennis, Aaron Lee and Christina Kapiris secured gold with 183.6725. City of Leeds claimed silver through Beau Spence and Salvador Ingham on 176.4515, while Reading Royals’ Romilly McQuillan and Callum Wilding earned bronze with 170.4450.
In between the events, Olympic silver medallists Isabelle Thorpe and Kate Shortman performed their brand‑new Tech Duet, followed by Isabelle and Ranjuo Tomblin, who showcased their Free Duet that recently won them gold at the first leg of the World Cup.
Day one in Gloucester concluded with the 12&U and Youth Free Team Combinations. In the 12&U category, City of Salford delivered a confident routine to win the title with a total of 134.1879. City of Leeds followed in second place on 129.0281 and London Regional completed the podium, scoring 118.0673.
The Youth Free Combinations were dominated by City of Salford, scoring a commanding 141.8783 to secure the win. Rugby claimed the silver medal with 120.8908, while Rushmoor completed the podium with 119.3345.
The action will continue tomorrow with the first event starting at 9am. To keep up with all results, please visit the Live Scoreboard.
Swim England Artistic Swimming National Age Group and Youth Championships 2026 day one medal roll of honour
Youth Figures
1. Victoria Sharashkina, Rugby SC, 74.2425
2. Renee Coleman, Rushmoor Artistic SC, 74.1666
3. Eleanor Burlinson, City of Salford, 69.3182
11-12 Figures
1. Sebastian Reeve, City of Birmingham SC, 67.7823
2. Tess Burlinson, City of Salford, 66.3111
3. Roisin Finglass, City of Birmingham SC, 64.3244
9-10 Figures
1. Elizabeth Yuan, London Regional, 57.7245
2. May Taylor, Rushmoor Artistic SC, 55.0711
3. Alana Wong, Rushmoor Artistic SC, 55.0223
Youth Free Duet
1. Rugby SC (Frankie Kylm, Lola Huett), 217.0017
2. City of Salford (Eleanor Burlinson, Zofia Holyniewska), 209.2761
3. Rushmoor Artistic SC (Hannah Cashin, Renee Coleman), 195.5960
Youth Mixed Duet
1. Rugby SC (Keva Ennis, Aaron Lee), 183.6725
2. City of Leeds (Beau Spence, Salvador Ingham), 176.4515
3. Reading Royals (Romilly McQuillan, Callum Wilding), 170.4450
12&U Combo Team
1. City of Salford (Bianca Menhart, Eloise Rose, Georgia Belle Davies, Tess Burlinson, Thea Brockis), 134.1879
2. City of Leeds (Alana Hurst, Sienna Tennant, Iris Whitehouse, Nellie Walker, Philippa Young, Stella Bowes, Emily Young), 129.0281
3. London Regional (Caitlin Mcglynn, Elizabeth Yuan, Holly Gosling, Isabelle Ellis, Katrina Man Yee Ip, Meabh Rose, Mia Ferrer-Nowicka, Mia Semmens, Seren Frankish, Seren Mai Glynn, Tatiana Roszak), 118.0673
Youth Combo
1. City of Salford (Abigail Pullen, Dorothy Walsh, Eleanor Burlinson, Eva Goodman, Isabella Whittle, Kaitlyn Riley, Millie Maw, Zofia Holyniewska), 141.8783
2. London Regional (Aria Irving, Eirene Palamaras, Elisa Kato, Emily Ellis, Emily Nixon, Florence Earle, Jessica Brooks, Sophia Bota, Victoria Renton, Yaxi Tong, Zihan Lin, Ziyi Lin), 121.9700
3. Rugby SC (Amelie Jeary, Catherine Yu, Charlotte Wilkins, Darcey Townsend, Isobelle Watkins, Mellinda Bogdanova, Ruby Shepherd, Sophie Croft, Aaron Lee), 120.8908