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Federica Pellegrini Finishes Last World Champs As 9th-Most Decorated Swimmer

2019 FINA WORLD AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Italian freestyle star Federica Pellegrini has put a close on her World Championships career spanning from 2003 to 2019. The 30-year-old finished the 2019 Worlds meet with an 8th-consecutive medal in the 200 free, with her 2019 title being her 4th-ever world title in the event. Her winning time of 1:54.22 became the 6th-fastest performance in history alongside her all-time #3 performance and world record, both from 2009.

Her eighth medal in the 200 free, alongside her 2 world titles in the 400 free (2009/2011), make her the 5th-most decorated woman at the LC World Championships and 9th-most decorated swimmer history with individual medals alone.

All-Time Female Medals (Individual Events)
Rank Swimmer Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Sarah Sjostrom Sweden 8 5 3 16
2 Katinka Hosszu Hungary 9 1 5 15
3 Yulia Efimova Russia 6 6 3 15
4 Katie Ledecky USA 11 2 13
5 Federica Pellegrini Italy 6 3 1 10

 

All-Time Medals (Individual Events)
Rank Swimmer Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Michael Phelps USA 15 5 20
2 Ryan Lochte USA 10 3 3 16
3 Sarah Sjostrom Sweden 8 5 3 16
4 Katinka Hosszu Hungary 9 1 5 15
5 Yulia Efimova Russia 6 6 3 15
6 Sun Yang China 11 2 1 14
7 Grant Hackett Australia 7 6 1 14
8 Katie Ledecky USA 11 2 13
9 Federica Pellegrini Italy 6 3 1 10
10 Leisel Jones Australia 4 4 1 9

In her final swim at the 2019 World Championships, Pellegrini anchored the Italian 4×100 women’s medley relay to a new national record time of 3:56.50, just missing the podium. Her anchor split of 52.53 marks her first time ever splitting under 53 seconds. Looking at all women’s 100 free relay splits, Pellegrini had the 18th-fastest recorded split of the whole meet and was the 9th-fastest relay swimmer (based only on relay splits, lead-offs or otherwise).

Rank Swimmer (Country) Best Relay Split
1 Cate Campbell (AUS) 51.10
2 Simone Manuel (USA) 51.86
3 Sarah Sjostrom (SWE) 51.95
4 Penny Oleksiak (CAN) 52.00
5 Emma McKeon (AUS) 52.06
6 Taylor Ruck (CAN) 52.19
7 Bronte Campbell (AUS) 52.32
8 Femke Heemskerk (NED) 52.41
9 Federica Pellegrini (ITA) 52.53

Pellegrini closes her World championships career with 11 LC World medals, 10 from individual swims, 8 from the 200 free alone, and 4 of which were world titles.

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brian
5 years ago

this Friday will compete in the world cup in Tokyo in the 100 style and 100 backstroke. In the 100 style it could fall below 53 seconds for the first time. Does anyone know what time there are foreplay and finals?

Damn autocorrect
Reply to  brian
5 years ago

It’s not my fault, must be google translate.

Richard Stevens
5 years ago

WOW!! I can’t believe her level of consistency over the years against class fields. I didnt know she won hee final Wirld 200m!! Medal, yes….but am so pleased fir her. A class act, beautiful smile and HOPEFULLY we see her in Japan where, as far as I’m concerned (& many will no doubt agree), she will be worth her weight in gold for herself, her country & thd swimming world. FANTASTICO…VIVA PELLE!!

Bobo Gigi
5 years ago

Amazing consistency bt Federica. And what an impressive way to win her last 200 free at worlds.
Huge champion. Much respect for her.

Elena Khrenova
5 years ago

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Turner
5 years ago

Will she be given a pass on the nearly decade-long live-in relationship she had with busted PED trafficker Magnini, or from a legacy standpoint will that cast a cloud over her career? It is funny how Hosszu got criticized for her Shane Tusup relationship, but Fede treated a bit differently.

Bob1235
5 years ago

2017 “I’m done with 200 free”
2019 *wins 200 free in arguably her fastest time ever*
Also 2019 “I’m done after Tokyo 2020”
Would really like to see her pull it off again.

straightblackline
Reply to  Bob1235
5 years ago

She will put it off. She’s been making these kinds of statements for years. It’s all done to keep her name in the headlines

Philip Johnson
5 years ago

Her consistency and longevity is legendary, always shows up at the big meets.

Swimfan
Reply to  Philip Johnson
5 years ago

But unfortunately the last 2 Olympics she was off the podium

Wondering
Reply to  Philip Johnson
5 years ago

Unlike Cate

Kristiina
5 years ago

Tokyo 2020 compete? I hope seen Tokyo. She is not announced retirement. She is very nearly 31 years old. Phelps was 31 and Ryan Lochte is nearly 35. Katinka Hosszu won 400IM world title age at 30. First older than 30 years 400IM winner.

Boknows34
Reply to  Kristiina
5 years ago

Yes, she said she’ll retire after Tokyo.

Wondering
Reply to  Boknows34
5 years ago

She also said she gave up the 200 in 2017

Emanuele
Reply to  Wondering
5 years ago

Biological clock is ticking.. She was talking about that since 2015 and only Rio disappointment makes change her mind.

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