Pellegrini Splits With Lucas to Join Forces with Giunta
Federica Pellegrini and coach Philippe Lucas have decided to part ways…
9 Big Things from day 6 of the European Championships: No jet-lag for Ruta Meilutyte
Ruta Meilutyte was somehow faster in the 50 breaststroke after getting off of a trans-continental flight. That and more in our 9 Big Things.
Hungary, Italy stock up Euro Champs medals on day 6, but Great Britain stil leads the way
Laszlo Cseh was one of 4 Hungarian medalists on day 6, the most of any nation for that session.
2014 European Championships: Day 5 Live Prelims Recap
Federica Pellegrini will get an opportunity to flex her muscles in her trademark race, the 200 freestyle. She will face plenty of competition including Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu and Sweden’s Sarah Sjoestroem along the way though.
10 Big Points from Day 4 of the 2014 European Championships
Katinka Hosszu’s triple, including two individual wins, was a big highlight of night 4 from Berlin.
2014 European Championships – day 4 live finals recap
Mie Nielsen finished in a tie for the gold medal in the 100 back, coming home in a deadlock with Hungarian star Katinka Hosszu.
European Championships Preview – Women’s 200 and 400 Freestyle
Mireia Belmonte will be shooting for the top of the podium in the women’s 400 freestyle…
Katie Ledecky Breaks 400 Free World Record, Unites Long Course Distance Crown
Katie Ledecky in the media scrum after breaking the World Record in the 400 meter freestyle on Saturday.
European Championships Preview – Women’s Backstroke
Mie Nielsen will be shooting for gold in both the 50 and 100 backstroke in Berlin…
Italy Announces Finalized Roster For European Championships
The Italian Swimming Federation announced their finalized roster of 41 athletes who will be competing at the European Championships in Berlin…
Sette Colli finals cancelled due to storm, Hosszu tops Pellegrini in exhibition 200 back
The final day of Italy’s Sette Colli meet was abbreviated by a giant rainstorm that swept through the city, cancelling finals with just two events swum.
Kromowidjojo and van der Burgh To Compete At Settecolli
Today it was announced that Olympic champions Ranomi Kromowidjojo of the Netherlands and Cameron van der Burgh of South Africa will compete at the 2014 Settecolli Trophy…
Paltrinieri strikes back, tops Detti and breaks Italian record in 1500 free
Gregorio Paltinieri destroyed the championship field, the Italian record and the world’s top time of 2014 in one fell swoop with his 14:44.50 in the 1500.
Detti tops Paltrinieri in tight 400 free race to highlight day 3 of Italian Nationals
After breaking the European record in the 800 free on day 1, 19-year-old Gabriele Detti continued his rise by taking the men’s 400 free after an intense showdown with Gregorio Paltrinieri.
National 800 free record for Gabriele Detti at Italian Nationals Day 1
The distance freestyle races saw big times on the first day of Italian Nationals. Federica Pellegrini (above) put up the second-fastest 400 free time in the world this year while Gabriele Detti broke a national record in the 800 and took over the world’s top ranking.