2021 Italian Absolute Championships: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Gabriele Detti was 3:50.03 in the 400 free prelims this morning, the top finisher. He’s favored to drop time and win tonight.
Sara Franceschi Hits First PR Since 2016 in 400 IM, Qualifies for Tokyo
Franceschi won the 400 IM title in Riccione at 4:37.06, which blows away her old best of 4:40.03 for her first sub-4:40 performance ever.
Lorenzo Zazzeri Breaks 22 For First Time in 50 Free at Italian Champs Prelims
His time of 21.94 qualifies him for the European Championships, but he’ll need to hit a 21.79 or better in finals to get onto the Olympic team.
Soloveychik Becomes First Israeli Man Under 3:50 In 400 Free
Competing in the men’s 400m free, Bar Soloveychik clocked a new Israeli national standard, getting to the wall first in a time of 3:49.77.
Irish Time Trials Held Behind Closed Doors Show ‘Encouraging Results’
The time trials delivered some promising results across the board for Ireland’s elite, with more edging closer to those all-important FINA ‘A’ cuts
Italian Championships Set for Wednesday as Swimmers Eye Olympic Qualification
Alessandro Miressi, the Italian record-holder in the 100m free, is the top seed in the 50 free and 100 free.
Francisco Santos Sets New Portuguese 200 Back Standard
The nation of Portugal hosted a Tokyo preparation meet over the weekend, with one national record biting the dust by the time all was said and done.
Marina Garcia Added To Spain’s 2021 Olympic Team in the 200 Breast
Garcia was named to Spain’s Olympic squad despite being just 0.34 seconds off the 2:25.52 FINA A standard in the 200 breast.
Hungarian Swimming Family Thanks Frontline Workers for Efforts During Pandemic
The Hungarian Swimming Association showed its support for frontline workers during last week’s National Trials meet in Budapest.
All The Links You Need For This Week’s Olympic-Qualifying Meets
Get your game face on, as this week starts a flood of Olympic-qualifying meets taking place around the world in this month of April.
Jessica Vall arrasa y Marina García se clasifica para los JJOO en 200 braza
Jessica Vall ha ganado el oro en 200 braza con un tiempazo de 2:23.25, top 10 mundial, mientras Marina García se ha clasificado para Tokio 2020.
Garcia and Rodriguez Vie To Nab Second Spanish Olympic Slot In 200 Breast
The duo of Garcia and Rodriguez will go head to head tonight, each looking to join Jessica Vall in the 200 breast in Tokyo.
Campeonato de España día 4: África Zamorano consigue su 4ª victoria
En una jornada si mínimas olímpicas, Lidón Muñoz se ha quedado cerca de la marca en 50 libre, mientras África Zamorano ha ganado la batalla del 200 estilos.
No New Swimmers Hit Olympic Qualification Standards On Day 4 Of Spanish Champs
As swimmers raced the 50 free, 200 IM, and 200 fly, none were able to get under the Olympic selection standard in their respective events.
CSU Bakersfield Receives In-State Verbal from Futures Qualifier Christoph Horky
Breaststroke specialist Christoph Horky has announced his decision to swim for the Bakersfield Roadrunners beginning in the 2021-2022 season.
