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.
Margherita Panziera Lowers Own Italian Record in 200 BK, Becomes #6 All-Time
Panziera’s 2:05.56 ranks her second in the world this year as she becomes just the second woman under 2:07.
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.
American Ticket Holders Won’t Receive Full Refunds For Tokyo Olympic Games
Authorized ticket reseller CoSport has said that the 20 percent handling fee it charges in the U.S. won’t be refunded.
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
Take Nothing For Granted As You Watch Rikako Ikee’s Emotional Short Film
Prepared to be moved by the new short film starring Rikako Ikee, showing her remarkable journey from first strokes to Olympic Trials qualifier.
Brandonn Almeida on the Importance of Finding Happiness in Your Swimming
Almeida takes us through the bulk of his career, including his experience at a home Olympics in 2016 and competing in the NCAA at South Carolina
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.
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Brooklyn Douthwright, Christian Payne Impress In Eastern Canada Meets
Douthwright, a Tennessee commit, clocked 1:02.75 in the women’s 100 back (LCM) to set the New Brunswick Provincial Record.
Hungarian Swimming Family Thanks Frontline Workers for Efforts During Pandemic
The Hungarian Swimming Association showed its support for frontline workers during last week’s National Trials meet in Budapest.