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Santo Condorelli Says “I’m The Most International Swimmer” (Video)

Sporting a sizable mustache, 24-year-old Santo Condorelli earned his first national title since changing representation to the country of Italy.

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4 More Worlds-Qualifying Swimmers Added To Italian Line-up

Fabio Scozzoli was one of four swimmers who notched Gwangju-worthy times in Riccione tonight.

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Scozzoli Tops Martinenghi, Pellegrini Produces World’s #3 200 Free

After having sworn off the 200m freestyle in months past, Italian swimming icon Federica Pellegrini pounded out a winning mark of 1:56.60 to crush the field tonight by over 2 seconds.

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Scalia Notches 50 Back Italian Record In Riccione

While competing on day 2 of the Italian Championships, the meet which qualifies swimmers for this summer’s World Championships, Silvia Scalia threw down a new national record in the women’s 50m backstroke.

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7 Italians Qualified So Far For 2019 World Championships

Take a look at how the Italian World Championships roster is shaping up after Day 1 of the nation’s qualifying meet.

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Hosszu Takes A Triple In Helsinki

Straight off Hungarian Nationals, Katinka Hosszu wrapped up 3 wins on night 2 of the Helsinki Meet.

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Detti On Fire, Vergani 21.5 On Italian C’ships Day 1

Gabriele Detti matched his own 400m free National Record, while Andrea Vergani cranked out a 21.53 in the 50m on just night 1 of the Italian Championships.

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Burdisso Gets Serious, Busts Out 1:54.64 2Fly Italian National Record

17-year-old Federico Burdisso blasted a new Italian Senior National Record tonight in Riccione while competing in the men’s 200m fly final at the Italian Championships.

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Gabriele Detti Is Back, Matches Italian Record In 400 Free In Riccione

The reigning World Champion of the 800 meters freestyle, as well as the Olympic bronze medalist at Rio 2016 of the 400 and 1500 meters, Gabriele Detti , matched his own 400m freestyle National Record en route to the top of the podium tonight in Riccione.

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Serbian Grand Prix Begins Friday With Prize Money Up For Grabs

This weekend, Serbia will host its Grand Prix, with a purse of prize money available.

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Hungary Reveals 2019 World C’ships Roster: No 200 Fly For Hosszu

The Iron Lady will have one less event in her 2019 World Championships line-up.

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Baker, Kusch, Stewart to Join Israelis at This Weekend’s Israel Cup

The World Record holder in the 100 back, Kathleen Baker will show down in the 200 IM against the country’s most recent National Record breaker: 15-year old Anastasia Gorbenko.

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Sjostrom Rocks 1:55 2Free, 57.0 1Fly & 24.2 50 Free On Day 1 Helsinki

Busting out the 2nd fastest time in the world this season in the women’s 200m freestyle, Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom kicked off her Nordic Tour campaign breathing fire. She would also go on to win the women’s 100m fly and 50m free in commanding fashion.

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Photo Vault: Irish Open Swimming Championships

Check out the behind-the-scenes shots at the 2019 Irish Open Swimming Championships, courtesy of David Kiberd.

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Italian Elite Ready For Gwangju Qualification In Riccione

The 2019 Italian Championships kick-off tomorrow in Riccione, with the nation’s top talent vying for spots on the World Championships roster for Gwangju. Federica Pellegrini is among them, currently entered in 5 individual events. 

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