Iris Tío named best athlete at the 2025 European Aquatic Sports Championships
The Spanish artistic swimmer Iris Tío achieves a highly prestigious individual recognition during the European Aquatic Sports Championships organized by Belgrade. The continental federation (LEN) decides to award her the honor after evaluating the work of all the athletes throughout the competition. 🏆
An award that values the overall performance
This honor does not reward a single event, but highlights the entirety of her performance during the event. The 25-year-old athlete competed in three events: technical solo, free solo, and mixed duet with Dennis González. Her contribution was key for the Spanish team to achieve a total of four medals.
Events in which Iris Tío competed:- Technical solo: Executing compulsory figures with precision.
- Free solo: Where she could showcase her creativity and artistic expression.
- Mixed duet: Working in sync with her partner Dennis González.
The LEN technical jury awards this prize after evaluating the performance of all participants during the event.
Results that elevate Spain's level
Thanks to performances like Tío's, the Spanish team achieves three silver medals and one bronze in the countries' classification. This result positions Spain as the second power on the continent in this discipline, just behind the champion team. 🥈
Medals obtained by the Spanish team:- Three silver medals in different combined events.
- One bronze medal that completes the record.
- The runner-up position in the final nations classification.
Confirmation of an upward trend
This individual award underscores the strength that artistic swimming currently shows in Spain. The results in Belgrade confirm that the country maintains a competitive group capable of standing out in the most important European events. The team's future looks promising. 💪