European Championships

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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For The First Time Ever, Italy Tops European Championships Medal Table

The 2022 European Championships wrapped up tonight from Rome, Italy but not before the host nation sealed its spot atop the overall swimming medal table.

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2022 European Championships: Day 7 Finals Live Recap

After resetting her best time from 2013 in the semis, Ruta Meilutyte has the chance to reclaim the European title in the women’s 50 breaststroke.

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Mityukov & Djakovic Rack Up Swiss Records In 100 Back & 400 Free

19-year-old Antonio Djakovic snagged 400m free silver tonight in Rome, establishing a new Swiss national record in the process.

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2022 European Championships: Day 7 Finals Preview

Check in here to get ready for the 14th and final session of racing at the 2022 European Swimming Championships in Rome.

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