Olympic medallist Mallory Franklin concluded her return to competition with a strong performance at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships in Ivrea, Italy. The 32-year-old won gold in the canoe (C1) event and silver in the kayak cross, showing her continued dominance in the sport. Franklin completed a penalty-free run of 100.47 seconds, narrowly beating France's Doriane Delassus by 0.03 seconds to claim her third European C1 title. This victory marked her first individual medal since the birth of her daughter, following a bronze in the team event earlier in the week. Franklin reflected on the challenges of her return to competitive sport, stating, "It's a really nice way to end the year. It's been a tough one coming back and getting back on the start line." She emphasized that she had been steadily improving throughout the year and felt satisfied with how she finished. On the final day of competition, she added a silver medal in the kayak cross event, finishing behind the Czech Republic's Tereza Kneblova in a thrilling knockout final held under floodlights. Great Britain celebrated a successful week at the championships, with multiple medals across different events. Two-time Olympic medallist Kimberley Woods won gold in the kayak cross individual event, securing victory in the morning time trial with a time of 48.02 seconds. Poland's Klaudia Zwolinska took silver. In the men's K1 team event, Ben Haylett, Sam Leaver, and Joe Clarke earned bronze, adding to the country's tally. Earlier in the week, Woods, Franklin, and Ellis Miller had also claimed bronze in the women's C1 team event. In the men's events, Sam Leaver and Joe Clarke narrowly missed the podium in the kayak final, finishing fifth and sixth respectively. The Czech Republic's Jakub Krejci took gold, highlighting the strong competition in the event. Overall, the British team's performances showcased resilience and skill, with athletes continuing to excel in both individual and team formats.