Cumbrian swimmer Luke Greenbank claimed a bronze medal at the European Championships.

The Cockermouth star bounced back from disappointment at the Commonwealth Games to get on the podium in Rome.

Greenbank, in the men's 200m backstroke final, produced a time of 1:56.15 to come third for Great Britain behind France's Yohann Ndoye Brouard and Hungary's Benedek Kovacs.

And Greenbank, 24, said it was a positive way to end a challenging period.

“It’s been a hell of a seven weeks. It’s got me to near breaking point but I’m happy to finish there with a 1:56 low and my medal and just bounce off the disappointment of Commonwealths and come away with something here," said Greenbank on swimming.org.

“I think looking back at it [the Commonwealths], I was probably a bit hard on myself but in the moment sometimes emotions get the better of you.

“I think if that wasn’t a home Games with my family in the crowd and stuff, I would’ve maybe handled that a little bit better and been less harsh on myself, but it was tough.

“I’m happy with what I did there under difficult circumstances and I know I’m going to do better next year.

“I’m really motivated to get back in now. Definitely having a bit of time off, but really excited to get back in and work hard.”