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With Olympic Spots On the Line at Sette Colli, Thomas Ceccon Hoping to Swim 200 Back in Paris

2024 MARE NOSTRUM – BARCELONA

At the Barcelona stop of the 2024 Mare Nostrum Tour, Thomas Ceccon got some solid racing in, including competing in the 50 breast (27.69 prelims) and placing 4th in the 100 free (48.84).

When asked about his Olympic lineup, the world record holder said he is planning (and has been training) to swim the 200 back in addition to the 100 back in Paris. His nomination in the 200 back will be dependent on the results for the event at the Sette Colli Trophy in Rome which serves as Italy’s last Olympic qualifying opportunity.

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Italian Fan
5 months ago

I don’t know. He never had the endurance, as shown by his attempts at the 200 free. He is geared towards the sprint races. If he had the endurance, he would be a fantastic 200 IMer. But he is not even no. 1 in his own country…

Diehard
5 months ago

He can swim anything and doesn’t swim backstroke races very much.

Aquajosh
5 months ago

He has the highest speed ceiling of anyone in the field, and his 200 free/200 IM shows he has the legs for it. He could win this event in Paris. His potential is unlimited.

Also, he has the longest torso I think I’ve ever seen on a swimmer. He’s literally built for the sport.

RealCrocker5040
5 months ago

RIP Brett Hawke

(G)olden Bear
Reply to  RealCrocker5040
5 months ago

AKA Crocodile Joe Rogan

RealCrocker5040
5 months ago

Brett Hawke just collapsed

Dan
Reply to  RealCrocker5040
5 months ago

I this a prank or did this happen, could not find anything on the web supporting this statement as of 10 min ago.

jablo
Reply to  Dan
5 months ago

pretty sure it’s random because like no other articles say anything about it

Admin
Reply to  jablo
5 months ago

I think OP was making a joke about what Brett Hawke’s hypothetical reaction to this interview might be.

Pavid Dopovici
5 months ago

He adds some spark in less competitive men’s 200 back.

Andrew
Reply to  Pavid Dopovici
5 months ago

Less competitive? It’s not competitive at all lol

17 year old Peirsol in 2003 would be a legit contender for gold

NornIron Swim
Reply to  Andrew
5 months ago

Was he not 17 in Sydney 2000?

Andrew
Reply to  NornIron Swim
5 months ago

Has to fit the narrative but yeah he was 20 in 2003

snailSpace
Reply to  Andrew
5 months ago

How fast was Peirsol as a 20 years old?

GrameziPT
5 months ago

He could be dangerous. A medal in the 200 backstroke is not out of question. I still see Hubi and Murphy as frontrunners for the gold in the event

Dee
5 months ago

Imagine he wins it a year after becoming 50fl world champ; Love to see it.

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