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David Popovici Scratches 400 Freestyle Final On Final Day Of Euros

After swimming a 3:47.99 PB for 4th seed in prelims, David Popovici will forgo the 400 freestyle final on day 7 of Euros.

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Sarah Sjostrom Now Tops All-Time European Championships Medalists

While competing on the penultimate night of these 2022 European Championships, Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden cracked a monumental record.

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2022 European Championship Day 7 Prelims Preview: Quadarella Eyeing Distance Sweep

Italian star Simona Quadarella is going to be attempting to complete her sweep of the women’s distance events at these Championships by taking the 400 today.

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Lithuanian National Teamer Tomas Navikonis (2022) Decommits From Florida

Lithuanian National Teamer Tomas Navikonis has decommitted from Florida, a hit for the program as it looks to rebuild after loosing a large senior class.

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2022 European Championships: Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Gregorio Paltrinieri aims to reclaim the European title in the men’s 1500 freestyle after winning three straight gold medals from 2012 to 2016.

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Mykhailo Romanchuk Speeds Past Paltrinieri to Set Ukrainian 1500 Record – 14:36.10

The crowd was behind Italian star Gregorio Paltrinieri in tonight’s final of the men’s 1500 free, but Ukraine’s Mykhailo Romanchuk quickly silenced the stands

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Gregorio Paltrinieri Owns 11 Out Of The 32 Sub-14:40 1500 Free Swims In History

Paltrinieri owns 11 out of the 32 sub-14:40 swims in the men’s 1500 free, with his most recent one coming from the 2022 European Championships.

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Meilutyte Hits 29.44 50 Breast Lithuanian Record, #4 Swim In History

During semi-finals, Ruta Meilutyte posted the 4th-fastest 50 breast in history and got within 0.14 seconds of Benedetta Pilato’s world record.

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Martinenghi Rips 26.33 50 Breast For Italian Record, #2 Swim Of All-Time

Tonight at the 2022 European Aquatic Championships, we saw Italy’s Nicolo Martinenghi clock a new national record in the men’s 50m breaststroke.

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After 7 Days of COVID Isolation, Imogen Clark Swims a Prelims-PB in Rome

Imogen Clark was out of the pool for 7 days leading in to her inaugural swim on Tuesday at the European Championships. That hardly hindered her results.

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2022 European Championships: Day 6 Prelims Live Recap

This morning’s prelims session features heats of the men’s 50 free, women’s 200 fly, men’s 100 back, women’s 50 breast, men’s 200 IM, and mixed 4×200 relay.

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2022 Euros Day 6 Finals Preview: Paltrinieri to Make Another Run at 1500 Free WR

Perhaps the most anticipated final of the night is the men’s 1500 free, where Gregorio Paltrinieri will attempt to win another Gold.

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Ana Rodrigues Breaks Her Own 2-Week-Old Portuguese Record in 50 Breast Prelims

Rodrigues’ record this morning marks the 7th event in which a Portuguese Record has been broken at this meet.

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Joao Costa Clips Own Portuguese Record in Euros Men’s 100 Back Prelims – 53.87

The previous record was set by Costa at the 2022 Portuguese Championships, which were held in April, just 4 months ago. 

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2022 European Championships: Day 6 Prelims Scratch Report/Preview

After winning Gold in the women’s 100 breast a few days ago, Benedetta Pilato will look to double up on titles in the women’s 50 breast.

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