Euros Day 5 Flash Quotes: David Popovici Credits Focus to Avoiding Social Media
“As positive as it can be, social media can be toxic as well. I knew I would have had a hard time falling asleep, so I think that was a good decision.”
Italy’s Breaststrokers Help The Nation Stay Atop The Euros Medal Table
Italy remains atop the overall swimming medal table through five days’ worth of competition at these 2022 European Championships.
David Popovici Busts Out 1:42.97 200 Free World Junior Record
Romania’s Davic Popovici continued his freestyle tear, putting up the 4th fastest performance of all-time in the 200m distance for a new World Junior Record.
WATCH: David Popovici Hits 1:42.97 200 Free, Fastest Textile Swim In History
Popovici is the first swimmer to break 1:43 in the 200 free in a textile suit, blasting a blistering 1:42.97 at the European Championships.
Christou & Ceccon Check In With National Records As 1-2 In 50 Backstroke
Tonight’s final of the men’s 50m backstroke at the 2022 European Championships saw two national records bite the dust when all was said and done.
Italian Breaststroker Fabio Scozzoli Will Undergo Minor Knee Surgery After Euros
34-year old Fabio Scozzoli has two things on his mind after the European Championships: knee surgery and his honeymoon. He’s still undecided about Paris 2024.
“Tears In One of My Eyes, Smiling in the Other” — Best Quotes from Euros Day 4
“Tears in one of my eyes, smiling in the other,” Milak said. “I’m still a bit upset because of the 200 free, where my duel will not happen with David.”
David Popovici Climbing All-Time Rankings of Most Sub-48 Swims in 100 Free
In 2022, 17-year-old Romanian David Popovici has been under the 48-second barrier 11 times so far, tied for the most ever in a calendar year.
Spanish Men Break More National Records with 3:13.73 in 4×100 Free Relay Final
Sergio de Celis broke the 100 free national record with a 48.41 opening leg of Spain’s record-setting 4×100 free relay (3:13.73) on Sunday in Rome.
19-Year-Old Antonio Djakovic Lowers Swiss Record in 200 Free with 1:45.32 in Semis
Antonio Djakovic lowered his Swiss record in the 200-meter freestyle semifinals on Sunday as the 19-year-old eyes his first major LCM medal on Monday.
2022 European Championships: Day 4 Finals Preview
Kristof Milak has a busy schedule on Day 4 finals: he’ll take on a brutal triple of the 100 fly final, 200 free semis, and 4×100 free relay final.
Host Nation Of Italy Looking Strong As Medal Table Leaders Through Day 3
Gregorio Paltrinieri’s and Lorenzo Galossi’s medals in the men’s 800m freestyle helped Italy secure its overall swimming medal table lead through day three.
Björn Seeliger Shatters Swedish and Nordic Records in 50 BK With 24.79
In prelims of the men’s 50 back at European Championships, Björn Seeliger ripped 24.79, establishing new Swedish and Nordic records.
“Even If I Die Here, Drown, Whatever…”: Five Best Quotes from Day 3 of Euros
“I turned to the last leg with thoughts like even if I die here, drown, whatever, I’ll push as hard as I ever did,” Benedek Kovacs said of his late surge.
Sjostrom’s 53.12 Lead Off & Steenbergen’s 53.02 Highlight W. 4×100 Free Relay
After scratching the 100 free, Sarah Sjostrom lead off Sweden’s 4×100 free relay in 53.12, which would’ve won gold in the individual event.
