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As part of this year's European Championships in Portugal, Masters paddlers are also competing for continental titles. Among the participants is a familiar name from the world of sprint canoeing – French kayaker Maxime Beaumont, who claimed the Masters European title in the 200m event.

The first day of medal decisions at the 2026 Paddle Europe Sprint, Paracanoe and Masters European Championships in Portugal delivered outstanding finals and new milestones in canoe sprint history. Eleven sets of medals were awarded in canoe sprint events.

Saturday brings the first finals of the 2026 Paddle Europe Sprint, Paracanoe and Masters European Championships in Montemor-o-Velho. Before the first sets of medals are awarded in Portugal, let's take a look at who are the defending champions in sprint and paracanoe.

Europe's best canoe sprint and paracanoe athletes have gathered in Montemor-o-Velho for what promises to be an exciting finals weekend. With Olympic champions, world champions and reigning European medallists on the start line, fans can expect several high-quality battles for the continental titles.