Olympic medallist Mallory Franklin has completed her return to action by securing canoe gold and kayak cross silver at the Paddle Europe Slalom Championships in Ivrea. Franklin delivered a flawless, penalty-free run of 100.47 seconds in the C1 event, beating France's Doriane Delassus by 0.03 seconds to claim her third career European C1 title.
This victory marks Franklin's first individual medal since the birth of her daughter. She also opened her week in Italy with a bronze medal in the team event. Franklin went on to complete a full set of medals on the final day, battling through the kayak cross knockout rounds to secure silver behind the Czech Republic's Tereza Kneblova.
Great Britain also celebrated double success in the kayak cross, with two-time Olympic medallist Kimberley Woods taking individual gold after winning the morning time trial in 48.02 seconds. Additionally, Ben Haylett, Sam Leaver, and Joe Clarke secured a bronze medal in the men's K1 team event.