Blythe Kinsman (born 12 March 2007) is a British competitive swimmer specializing in backstroke representing Great Britain and England in international competitions. She is a three time European Junior champion and triple World Junior medalist.
Career Kinsman trains at Mount Kelly under coach Emma Collings-Barnes. She first gained national attention in 2023 by setting a British age-group record in the 50 m backstroke (28.32) at the British Swimming Championships.
2025 European Junior Championships Held in Šamorín, Slovakia, Kinsman won: Gold – 50 m backstroke: 27.79 seconds (Championship Record) Gold – mixed medley relay: 3:47.07 (European Junior Record)
She led off the mixed medley relay with a 1:00.64 split, helping Great Britain break the previous European Junior record set by Russia in 2018.
2025 World Junior Championships At the World Juniors in Otopeni, Romania, Kinsman earned: Bronze – mixed medley relay Bronze – 50 m backstroke
Her performances contributed to Great Britain's best-ever medal haul at the event.
Personal bests + Long course (50 m pool) Event Time Date Location 50 m backstroke 27.79 2 July 2025 Šamorín, Slovakia 100 m backstroke 1:00.64 (relay split) 4 July 2025 Šamorín, Slovakia 100 m backstroke 1:01.02 22 August 2025 Otopeni, Romania
Personal life Kinsman is part of the Aquatics GB Podium Potential programme and is set to join the national performance centre in Manchester. She has expressed aspirations to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games, especially with the 50 m backstroke newly added to the Olympic programme.
References
External links Blythe Kinsman profile at World Aquatics