European Championships

Galossi’s Training Partner Bertoni Shines In World Junior Championships

Filippo Bertoni, bronze medal in boy’s 200m free at 2022 World Junior Championship, is one of the new Italian talent in freestyle distance

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Men’s Water Polo: France Nearly Shocks Greece in European Champs Opener

Olympic runner-up and World Championship bronze medalist Greece had to settle for a tie with the French on the first day of men’s water polo action at Euros.

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Women’s Water Polo: Italy Downs Defending Champ Spain on Day 2 of Euros

The second day of the 2022 European Water Polo Championships produced more last-second finishes, surprising upsets, and historic results.

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Women’s Water Polo: Israel Upsets France, Greece Edges Hungary on Day 1 of Euros

The 2022 European Water Polo Championships kicked off with six women’s matches on Saturday, highlighted by clutch victories from Israel and Greece. 

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Great Britain Edges Host Italy Atop Diving Medal Table at 2022 European Champs

Great Britain’s 12 diving medals marks its highest total ever at Euros, bettering the country’s previous mark of 11 from 2016 in London. 

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Popovici, Schmidbauer Crowned First-Ever European Champions in High Diving

Now that high diving is featured in the European and World Championships, several medalists called for the discipline to be added to the Olympics, too. 

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25K Open Water Race Canceled, Final Rankings Voided at European Championships

After the 25K open water race at the European Championships was canceled due to weather conditions, the final rankings were also voided.

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Hungarian Richard Marton Makes Major Breakthrough at European Championships

After nearly calling it quits, Richard Marton won silver in the 200 fly at Euros, his first individual medal at a senior championship meet.

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Kristof Milak On 100 Fly-200 Free In 15 Minutes: “I Need To Train A Bit More”

Milak speaks about his schedule and swimming the 100 fly- 200 free in 15 minutes on day 4 of the European Championships in Rome

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David Popovici Leads All Pool Swimmers with €19,000 in Euros Prize Money

David Popovici’s European and World Records alone earned him more prize money last week than any other pool swimmer took in.

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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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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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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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