Day Two of Italian Trials Produces No New Olympic Roster Spots
Alessandro Miressi was .05 off of Olympic qualification in that same event tonight after his COVID-19 contraction halted training for most of February.
2021 Italian Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals Live Recap
Nicolo Martinenghi dropped a season-best 59.01 in the 100 breast prelims this morning, and he’ll push for a 58 tonight.
2021 Italian Spring Championship/Olympic Trials Photo Vault Day 1
These are the most exciting images captured by Deepbluemedia, the Italian photography agency, at the Italian Spring Championships
Gabriele Detti Received COVID-19 Vaccine Prior To Italian Spring Championships
Detti, who won the 400 free on Day 1 of the Italian Championships, said he had a small fever after receiving the vaccine two days prior to the meet.
Martinenghi Challenges 59-Second Barrier, Miressi Posts 48.5 in Riccione
Nicolo Martinenghi dropped a 59.01 to clear prelims this morning in the men’s 100 breast, a season-best and just .26 off of his lifetime best
35-Yr-Old Cseh Among Hungarians Named to Tokyo 2020 Olympic Roster
The Hungarian Swimming Association has published its list of athletes having qualified for the postponed 2020 Olympic Games.
España llevará 26 nadadores al Europeo absoluto de Budapest con polémica
La RFEN ha convocado un equipo de 26 nadadores para el Europeo de Budapest, pero ha sembrado cierta polémica al excluir a Manuel Martos y Sergio de Celis.
2021 Italian Absolute Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Gabriele Detti was 3:50.03 in the 400 free prelims this morning, the top finisher. He’s favored to drop time and win tonight.
Sara Franceschi Hits First PR Since 2016 in 400 IM, Qualifies for Tokyo
Franceschi won the 400 IM title in Riccione at 4:37.06, which blows away her old best of 4:40.03 for her first sub-4:40 performance ever.
Lorenzo Zazzeri Breaks 22 For First Time in 50 Free at Italian Champs Prelims
His time of 21.94 qualifies him for the European Championships, but he’ll need to hit a 21.79 or better in finals to get onto the Olympic team.
Soloveychik Becomes First Israeli Man Under 3:50 In 400 Free
Competing in the men’s 400m free, Bar Soloveychik clocked a new Israeli national standard, getting to the wall first in a time of 3:49.77.
Irish Time Trials Held Behind Closed Doors Show ‘Encouraging Results’
The time trials delivered some promising results across the board for Ireland’s elite, with more edging closer to those all-important FINA ‘A’ cuts
Italian Championships Set for Wednesday as Swimmers Eye Olympic Qualification
Alessandro Miressi, the Italian record-holder in the 100m free, is the top seed in the 50 free and 100 free.
Francisco Santos Sets New Portuguese 200 Back Standard
The nation of Portugal hosted a Tokyo preparation meet over the weekend, with one national record biting the dust by the time all was said and done.
Marina Garcia Added To Spain’s 2021 Olympic Team in the 200 Breast
Garcia was named to Spain’s Olympic squad despite being just 0.34 seconds off the 2:25.52 FINA A standard in the 200 breast.