03/09/2026
European Masters Success For Swindon🥇🥈🥉🏊♀️🏊♂️
Two Swindon residents are celebrating an outstanding set of results at the European Masters Swimming Championships in Slovakia.
Aimee Masters became a triple European Masters Champion, winning gold in the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke, as well as bronze in the 200m individual medley. Tyler Checchia also became European Masters Champion in the 200m butterfly and added silver in the 100m butterfly.
Together, Aimee and Tyler added another medal to their championship, achieving silver in the 4x50m mixed medley relay alongside Nigel Masters and Rebecca Smith. A fantastic set of results and something Swindon can be incredibly proud of.
There is a lovely personal connection for me too. Aimee has been one of the many swimming instructors involved in my own children’s lessons over the years, and I have the pleasure of working alongside Tyler’s mum, Kelly, every day. I know just how many hours she has spent poolside over the years and how incredibly proud she is of them. It makes seeing Aimee and Tyler achieve at this level all the more special.
Their achievements are also a wonderful reminder of why swimming matters and why access to it is so important. Swimming supports physical health, mental wellbeing, confidence, discipline and resilience, but most importantly, it is a life skill.
That starts with giving children the opportunity to learn through schools, ensuring families have affordable places to swim, and providing clubs with the facilities they need for people to train, develop and compete.
The recent refurbishment of Swindon’s Health Hydro is an important part of that provision and demonstrates why continued investment in our swimming facilities matters.
Huge congratulations to Aimee and Tyler on an outstanding European Championships. Their achievements are a fantastic example of where access, coaching, commitment and years of hard work can lead.
Photo Credit: Kelly Checchia
