Several SwimMAC Elite stars tore up the pool in Genoa, Italy this past weekend while participating in the 42nd Nico... Current photo via courtesy of Rafael Domeyko
Several SwimMAC Elite stars tore up the pool in Genoa, Italy this past weekend while participating in the 42nd Nico Sapio Trophy. Katie Meili, Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace and Cullen Jones were just a few of the key athletes who competed in the two-day event. Below is a collection of photos and moments captured throughout the competition.
Katie Meili, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Katie Meili, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Brad Craig, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Alberto Razzetti, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Deep Breaths, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Arianna Barbieri, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Focus Before the Race, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Stretching It Out, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Mirco Di Tora, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Mirco Di Toro, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Mirco Di Toro, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Behind the Blocks, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Dorottya Dobos, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Mirco Di Tora, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Watching the Competition, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Braid Craig, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Fanni Gyurnovics, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Final Preparations, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Waiting for the Race, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Cullen Jones, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Hungarian Swimmer, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Getting in the Zone, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Warm-up Time, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Time to Get Ready, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Talking Race Strategy, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Warming Up, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Enzo Barlocco, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Final Cap & Goggle Tweaks, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Game Face On, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Laszlo Cseh, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Entering the Zone, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
Waiting to Step Up, courtesy Rafael Domeyko, Rafael Domeyko Photography
Walking to the Blocks, courtesy of Rafael Domeyko, Domeyko Photography
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