Franklin wins three medals at European championships

BBC Sport Sunday 27 September 2026, 10:25 UTC 1 min read

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Olympic medallist Mallory Franklin completes her return following the birth of her daughter with canoe gold and kayak cross silver at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships in Ivrea.

Franklin (ORG) European (ORG) championships Olympic (EVENT) Mallory Franklin (PERSON) the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships (LOCATION) Ivrea (LOCATION)

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