Articles by Spencer Penland

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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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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2022 European Championships: Day 7 Prelims Live Recap

The final prelims session is the shortest session of the meet, featuring only the women’s 400 free and men’s 400 free individually.

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2022 European Championships: Watch Sjostrom’s 23.91 and More Day 6 Finals Videos

Those races include finals of the men’s 200 fly, women’s 50 free, men’s 50 breast, women’s 200 IM, men’s 1500 free, women’s 100 back, and mixed 4×200 relay.

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2022 European Championship Day 7 Prelims Preview: Quadarella Eyeing Distance Sweep

Italian star Simona Quadarella is going to be attempting to complete her sweep of the women’s distance events at these Championships by taking the 400 today.

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Mykhailo Romanchuk Speeds Past Paltrinieri to Set Ukrainian 1500 Record – 14:36.10

The crowd was behind Italian star Gregorio Paltrinieri in tonight’s final of the men’s 1500 free, but Ukraine’s Mykhailo Romanchuk quickly silenced the stands

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2022 European Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s prelims session features heats of the men’s 50 free, women’s 200 fly, men’s 100 back, women’s 50 breast, men’s 200 IM, and mixed 4×200 relay.

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2022 Euros Day 6 Finals Preview: Paltrinieri to Make Another Run at 1500 Free WR

Perhaps the most anticipated final of the night is the men’s 1500 free, where Gregorio Paltrinieri will attempt to win another Gold.

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Ana Rodrigues Breaks Her Own 2-Week-Old Portuguese Record in 50 Breast Prelims

Rodrigues’ record this morning marks the 7th event in which a Portuguese Record has been broken at this meet.

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Joao Costa Clips Own Portuguese Record in Euros Men’s 100 Back Prelims – 53.87

The previous record was set by Costa at the 2022 Portuguese Championships, which were held in April, just 4 months ago. 

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2022 European Championships: Day 6 Prelims Scratch Report/Preview

After winning Gold in the women’s 100 breast a few days ago, Benedetta Pilato will look to double up on titles in the women’s 50 breast.

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2022 European Championships: Watch Race Videos from Day 5 Finals

The finals tonight included the women’s 100 fly, men’s 200 free, women’s 200 breast, men’s 50 back, women’s 1500 free, and mixed 4×100 free relay.

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16-Year-Old Lana Pudar Wins Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 1st LC European Champs Medal

In the women’s 100 fly final tonight, the youngster tore to a lifetime best, finishing 3rd in 57.27.

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2022 European Championships: Day 5 Finals Preview

All eyes are going to be on Romanian 17-year-old David Popovici in the men’s 200 free final as he attempt to inch closer to the World Record.

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