Rowing competition opened the European Championships in Glasgow ©Getty Images

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Several highly competitive heats took place on the first morning of action ©Getty Images
Several highly competitive heats took place on the first morning of action ©Getty Images
Semi-final and final places were on offer on the first day ©Getty Images
Semi-final and final places were on offer on the first day ©Getty Images
Gymnasts were hoping to help their nation finish in the top eight to secure women's team finals qualification ©Getty Images
Gymnasts were hoping to help their nation finish in the top eight to secure women's team finals qualification ©Getty Images
Three subdivisions took place throughout the day as nations fought for eight places in the final ©Getty Images
Three subdivisions took place throughout the day as nations fought for eight places in the final ©Getty Images
Gymnasts could also earn spots in individual apparatus finals ©Getty Images
Gymnasts could also earn spots in individual apparatus finals ©Getty Images
Team pursuit qualification was the focus of the first day at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome ©Getty Images
Team pursuit qualification was the focus of the first day at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome ©Getty Images
Hosts Britain topped the standings in the women's team pursuit ©Getty Images
Hosts Britain topped the standings in the women's team pursuit ©Getty Images
Italy clinched first place in men's qualifying after an impressive ride ©Getty Images
Italy clinched first place in men's qualifying after an impressive ride ©Getty Images
Swimming competition will begin tomorrow on the first day of medal action in Glasgow ©Getty Images
Swimming competition will begin tomorrow on the first day of medal action in Glasgow ©Getty Images