Europe

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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Olympic Diver Says German Swimming Association Ignored Sexual Abuse Complaints

Among those who allegedly ignored complaints is Lutz Buschkow, head coach of the national diving team for the past 20 years, who was temporarily suspended.

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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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University of Bath-Based Swimmers Finish Summer With 45 International Medals

University of Bath swimmers claimed 14 medals at the European Championships, bringing their total from a busy summer up to 45.

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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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SwimSwam Breakdown: Popovici WR, European Highlights, Duel in the Pool

We discuss David Popovici’s surprise world record in the 100 free, the other standouts from European Championships, and the upcoming Duel in the Pool

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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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Italy Has Won a Medal in the Men’s 800 at Every LC European Championships

Gregorio Paltrinieri and Lorenzo Galossi Won Gold and Bronze at the European Championships, marking the 8th straight Championships in which Italy has medaled.

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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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Watch: Race Videos From Day 7 Finals of the 2022 European Championships

Ben Proud completed his sweep of the men’s 50 free at majpor international meets this summer, adding Euros Gold to his World and Commonwealth Games titles.

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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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