Europe

European Championships Open Water Events Postponed or Canceled Because of Weather

Thunderstorms and more heavy waves meant another postponement of open water events in Italy this week, with one race being canceled.

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Italy Has Won a Medal in the Men’s 800 at Every LC European Championships

Gregorio Paltrinieri and Lorenzo Galossi Won Gold and Bronze at the European Championships, marking the 8th straight Championships in which Italy has medaled.

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SwimSwam’s Official Awards For The 2022 European Championships – Women’s Edition

Despite being a lesser-known name coming into the championships, Dutchwoman Marrit Steenbergen had a standout performance in Rome.

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Watch: Race Videos From Day 7 Finals of the 2022 European Championships

Ben Proud completed his sweep of the men’s 50 free at majpor international meets this summer, adding Euros Gold to his World and Commonwealth Games titles.

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SwimSwam’s Official Awards For The 2022 European Championships – Men’s Edition

Kristof Milak, David Popovici and the Italian contingent were the top performers of the 2022 European Championships on the men’s side.

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Ukraine Tops The Artistic Swimming Medal Table At Euros With Eight Golds

The Ukrainians were dominant at the European Championships in artistic swimming, winning eight out of a possible 12 gold medals.

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Nicolo Martinenghi: “What a Perfect Ending to These Championships” (Flash Quotes)

Hear from the Italian men’s 400 medley relay who set a championship record to close out Euros 2022, as well as the other medal winners from the final day.

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For The First Time Ever, Italy Tops European Championships Medal Table

The 2022 European Championships wrapped up tonight from Rome, Italy but not before the host nation sealed its spot atop the overall swimming medal table.

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2022 European Championships: Day 7 Finals Live Recap

After resetting her best time from 2013 in the semis, Ruta Meilutyte has the chance to reclaim the European title in the women’s 50 breaststroke.

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Italy Closes Out Dominant European Championships with CR in the Men’s 4×100 Medley

The quartet tore to victory in the final event – the men’s 4×100 medley relay, taking down the Championship Record in the process.

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Wattel’s 56.09 Fly Split Helps France Shatter National Record in W. 4×100 Medley

The French squad teamed up for a 3:56.36, decimating the previous French Record of 3:59.85, which was set at the 2018 European Championships. 

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Lukas Maertens Shatters Championship Record in Men’s 400 Free with 3:42.50

The swim frankly shattered the previous Championship Record of 3:44.01, which was set by Italy’s Gabriele Detti at the 2016 European Championships.

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Mityukov & Djakovic Rack Up Swiss Records In 100 Back & 400 Free

19-year-old Antonio Djakovic snagged 400m free silver tonight in Rome, establishing a new Swiss national record in the process.

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Lana Pudar Cracks Bosnia and Herzegovinian Record in 200 Fly, Wins Gold in 2:06.81

After bursting onto the international scene early last year, Pudar has become a trailblazer for Bosnia and Herzegovinian swimming.

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Ben Proud Makes History As Worlds, Commonwealth & European Champion

British sprinting ace Ben Proud just became the first man ever to become World, Commonwealth and European champion in the same year.

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