European Championships

Anton Chupkov Talks Training for 2nd 100 of 200 Breast in Post-Race Interview

Anton Chupkov defended his title in the 200 breast, turning 6th at the 100 (1:02.31) before closing in 1:04.68 (32.43/32.25) for a final time of 2:06.99.

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Boglarka Kapas Loves 6k Fly Workouts Compared to Her Old 8k Distance Sessions

Boglarka Kapas assumed control of the women’s 200 fly final on the second 50 and cruised to victory in a time of 2:06.50, defending her title from 2018.

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European Champ Robert Glinta Admits His Hair Gives Him Backstroke Power

Romanian Robert Glinta charged down the last few meters to emerge victorious in a razor-thin men’s 100 backstroke final, taking gold in a time of 52.88.

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2021 European Championships: Day 4 Finals Live Recap

Italian legend Federica Pellegrini will look to win her fifth European LC title in the women’s 200 freestyle on Day 4 in Budapest.

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2021 LEN European Swimming Championship Day 4 Photo Vault

2021 European swimming Championship will run through Sunday, May 23. This are the best moments of the 4th day of competition

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Kolesnikov Posts 52.09 Backstroke Relay Leadoff, Faster Than European Record

After placing 16th in the individual 100 backstroke, Kolesnikov redeemed himself on day 4 with a powerful 52.09 relay leg.

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Kapas & Hosszu Inch Hungary Up The Euros Medal Table

World champion Boglarka Kapas helped move her nation of Hungary into the 3rd slot on the overall European Championships medal table.

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Switzerland Uses France Scratch to Move Into Last Wildcard Spot

Switzerland used a 50.98 butterfly split by Noe Ponti to move into the fourth Wildcard spot in the 400 mixed medley relay

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Milak “Almost Threw Up” in the Call Room Before 1:51 200 Butterfly

Following his Championship record in the 200 butterfly, Kristof Milak explained that he felt “tense” before the race, almost throwing up in the call room.

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Hugo Gonzalez Breaks Down 100 Back (Silver)/200 IM (Gold) Day 4 Finals Session

Hugo Gonzalez continues to perform unbelievably in Budapest, closing in a scintillating 27.76 to win the men’s 200 IM in a time of 1:56.76.

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Lisa Mamie Crushes Swiss Record In Women’s 200 Breast Semis

Mamie’s time of 2:23.15 eclipsed her previous Swiss record of 2:24.27 set at the 2020 Sette Colli Trophy.

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Hugo González se corona campeón de Europa en 200 estilos: 1:56.76

Hazaña histórica de Hugo González en el Europeo de Budapest: campeón de Europa en 200 estilos con 1:56.76, 1 hora después de ganar la plata en 100 espalda.

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Katinka Hosszu Becomes the Most Decorated Female Swimmer in Euro Champs History

With still the 200 IM left to go, where she’s the favorite to win, Katinka Hosszu has tied Sarah Sjostrom for the most European LC Medals ever by a female.

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Gonzalez Wreaks Havoc On Men’s 200 IM Field For Gold, Spanish Record

Hugo Gonzalez of Spain just threw down the race of his life en route to capturing 200m IM gold at these European Championships. 

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Seemanova Snares European Championships Gold In Czech Record

21-year-old Barbora Seemanova grabbed gold in a tightly-fought women’s 200m freestyle event, clocking a new Czech Record in the process.

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