2021 European Championships: Day 5 Finals Live Recap
The Netherlands’ Kira Toussaint will look to finish off the sprint backstroke double on Friday as she takes on GBR’s Kathleen Dawson in the women’s 100 back.
Dawson Wins Euro 100 Back Title (Again) In Re-Swim, Panziera Jumps To Silver
Kathleen Dawson thrived under the pressure of having to race the 100 back final a second time, reaffirming her gold medal victory in a time of 58.49.
Molly Renshaw Says Pandemic “Lit a fire in me” After Being Out of the Water
Molly Renshaw took control of the women’s 200 breaststroke, opening a huge lead on the field to ultimately earn the victory in 2:21.34.
Dadaon Sets S4 200 Free World Record, Ukraine Overtakes Italy at Para Euros
On day six, Israel’s Ami Omer Dadaon took down Zhdanov’s S4 200 free World Record from 2019. Ukraine has taken the lead in team standings, surpassing Italy.
Federica Pellegrini Did Not Plan to Race 200 Freestyle at 2021 European Champs
Following her 2nd place finish in the 200m freestyle at the European Championships, Federica Pellegrini said that she did not even intend to swim the event.
Great Britain’s Banner Night Yields Trio Of Golds & Medal Table Lead
Take a look at the overall medal standings through day 5 of the European Championships, with a new leader atop the table.
2021 LEN European Swimming Championship Day 5 Photo Vault
Here are the most beautiful images of the races of day 5 at the 2021 LEN European Swimming Championship in Budapest, Hungary
Positive COVID-19 Tests Block 4 Turkish Swimmers From Euros
The trio of Turkish swimmers tested positive for the virus upon arrival at their training base in Ankara following a meet in Edirne.
Kathleen Dawson on 100 Back Win: “It was definitely a fight for me by the end”
In the re-swim, Dawson got the job done again. Though she loses her PB of 58.18, she still owns the meet record and keeps her European gold medal.
Leon Marchand Sprains Finger in Warmup, Leaves European Championships Early
Leon Marchand, the French Record holder in the 400 IM, sprained his finger in the warmup pool and will head home early from the European Championships.
Women’s 100 Back Final At Euros To Be Re-Swum Due To Timing System Failure
Kathleen Dawson won the initial race in a European Championship Record of 58.18, which will no longer count due to a timing error.
Great Britain Women Now Lead Tokyo Olympic Wildcard in 800 Free Relay
Freya Anderson anchored the Great Britain women’s 800 free relay to victory, moving them into the top Olympic Wildcard spot.
Molly Renshaw on 2:21.3 200 BR Gold: “I Didn’t Expect to Swim as Fast As I Did”
Touching first in 2:21.34, Renshaw added that “I’m really satisfied because I didn’t expect to swim as fast as I did in the final.”
Tokyo 2020 Round-Up: IOC Offers Medical Help to Japan Ahead of Games
The International Olympic Committee suggested that each national bring medical staff in order to assist those supplied by Japan at the Games
Gorbenko Breaks Fourth Different Israeli Record at 2021 Euros: 2:10.35 in 200IM
Anastasia Gorbenko is continuing her onslaught through the Israeli swimming national record book with a national-best 2:10.35 in the 200 IM.
