The London 2016 LEN European Aquatics Championships have today officially unveiled its truly unique medal design based on the iconic roof of the venue under which they will be won.
From May 9-22, over 900 of Europe’s best synchronised swimmers, divers and swimmers will battle for gold, silver and bronze in what is the last major aquatics championships before the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Taking place at the London Aquatics Centre at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the medals have been developed and produced by Cambridge design company Touch of Ginger and will share the same design DNA as the roof of the iconic venue.
Responsible for the 2015 Rugby World Cup medals, Touch of Ginger have ensured the fluid form of the roof will now be seen forever in the 192 gold, silver and bronze medals on offer at the Championships.
The Championships are set to be the biggest event held at the London Aquatics Centre since London 2012 and Britain’s history-making double world-bronze medallist Jack Laugher cannot wait.
He said: “The European Championships are a massive competition and it is really good to be competing at that level before the Olympics. It is really good to get those competitions in for the experience.
“It makes you feel good when you are competing in front of a crowd so I am really looking forward to the European Championships. I love the London Aquatics Centre, it is one of my favourite pools and hopefully a really great atmosphere will make everyone on the British team dive well.”
The London 2016 European Aquatics Championships will be delivered in partnership with British Swimming, London & Partners, London Legacy Development Corporation and the Mayor of London. The Championship is part of UK Sport’s National Lottery backed #EveryRoadtoRio campaign, helping Britain’s athletes prepare for the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games.