swimming events were included at the inaugural 2015 European Games took place at the Baku Aquatics Centre, Baku 42 events were contested in long course conditions.

However, following negotiations with the organising authorities, a compromise was reached whereby, in 2015, these events were for junior swimmers only - in effect, under 18 for men, under 16 for women.

A number of non-Olympic distances have been raced, in addition to a full Olympic programme.

Russia is by far the most successful swimming nation at the European Games with 23 gold medals out of 42 events.

Great Britain and Germany follow with seven and three gold medals respectively.