2019 MARE NOSTRUM – CANET
- June 11-12, 2019
- Canet-en-Roussillon
- Psych sheet
- Schedule
- Mare Nostrum Records
- Day 1 Prelims Recap
- Results
During the finals of the Canet stop of the Mare Nostrum tour, 19-year-old Argentinian Delfina Pignatiello broke her own national record in the 800 free with a 8:24.33. Pigantiello was in a tight race with Hungarian Ajna Kesely, but settled for second behind her winning time of 8:24.25.
What made the race more exciting? Pignatiello was spotted wearing air pods during the whole 8-and-a-half minute race. She would later joke on Twitter with a fan that there wasn’t any music playing.
Queremos saber si estaba escuchando AC/DC @delfipigna 😂😂😂
Genia de las genias geniales más genias! Te amamos❤️#LaSobriDeTodos— Sebastián Beltrame (@sebas23CARP) June 11, 2019
Her previous mark was set at the 2017 FINA Junior World Championships, where her then lifetime best and national record of 8:25.22 won her gold.
Pignatiello’s one-second drop also makes her the first South American woman ever under 8:25 in the event. Her time also re-broke the same South American record she held from 2017. Her time is just outside of the top 25 all-time performers list. The 19-year-old also holds the 1500 SCM South American record (15:48.32), putting her as the 11th-fastest performer in history in that event.
Currently, Pignatiello holds the 7th-fastest time in the world this year behind Canet winner Kesely. Along with the 800 free, Pignatiello holds three other freestyle national records (200/400/1500 free) and two relay national records (400 FR-R, 800 FR-R).
2018-2019 LCM WOMEN 800 FREE
LEDECKY
8.10.70
| 2 | Wang JIANJIAHE | CHN | 8.14.64 | 03/30 |
| 3 | Simona QUADARELLA | ITA | 8.14.99 | 07/27 |
| 4 | Ariarne TITMUS | AUS | 8.15.70 | 07/27 |
| 5 | Leah SMITH | USA | 8.16.33 | 04/10 |
| 6 | Kiah MELVERTON | AUS | 8.22.24 | 08/04 |
| 7 | Lani PALLISTER | AUS | 8.22.49 | 08/21 |
they don’t fall out
would a tempo trainer be allowed in race? Tempo trainer rhythm could be saved as song, no? Honest curiosity
Pacing aid=illegal
She might not be in the top 25 all-time, but isn’t she the fastest ever with Air Pods?
Flex
Couldn’t air pods be considered am illegal aid?
Turn back at 50mtrs x 16. You have reached your destination ..
Pacing aid 100% illegal- sounds like an honest mistake/no intent, lucky not to be DQ though
The ISL is really helping swimmers! We can finally afford AirPods!
Didn’t she go her previous best at Junior Words not World’s?
It says Junior worlds 😂