ISM International Swim Meeting, Berlin
More than 1400 swimmers from 26 nations competed at the ISM 2016. The ISM probably is the biggest swim clubs event in Germany. The evening finals of the 50 m sprint distances are swum under spotlight and this always creates a special atmosphere at one of the world’s fastest pools, the “SSE Europasportpark”.
Laszlo Cseh improved the meet records in the 200 m and 400 m IM, the 50 m and 100 m butterfly. “I’am very satisfied with my results here in Berlin. Every race in this Olympic season is important. I’am on a good way.” summarized the World Champion his performances at the German swim meet.
Sarah Vasey and Jessica Fullalove from Great Britain added each two meet records: Vasey succeeded in the 50 m and 100 m breaststroke. Fullalove touched the wall first with new meet records in the 50 m and 100 m backstroke.
Here are some impressions of the ISM:
This is a fantastic competition. I cannot say enough good things about it. I am really looking forward to being able to take a team back there again. Amazing facility, superior organization and planning, did I say amazing facility? It is so amazing that it deserves it to be said again. Eindhoven is better. Dubai is better. Not much else. The level of competition is sky-high and best: it fits a broad age range. These folk do it up proper good, well worth the trip.