On-Fire Gastaldello Hits New French Record In 100 Free

2020 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING LEAGUE – MATCH 5

French racer Beryl Gastaldello has been nothing short of incredible as a member of the LA Current across the first portion of ISL season 2. Across the sprint freestyle and butterfly events, she is one of the best in the league, as evidenced by her performance tonight in the women’s 100m free.

Topping the field in a big-time 51.30, Gastaldello’s time held off a charging teenager in London Roar’s Freya Anderson en route to grabbing 12 critical points for LA Current. In doing so Gastaldello’s time checks-in as not only a new lifetime best for her stacked resume but also as a new French national record.

Splitting 24.64/26.66, Gastaldello’s time of 51.30 here in Budapest overtakes Marie Wattel’s French national record of 51.45 she logged in December of 2019. Splits for Wattel’s swim from those French Championships included 24.82/26.63, showing how Gastaldello kicked off her swim with a little more speed on the front end.

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swimmer
4 years ago

Freya Anderson was better on top of the water. If it was long course, she would have destroyed here. 

Besides that, Beryl sounds too much cocky and arrogant in interviews and on deck. I don’t like her personality.

Just look at Sarah Sjostrom and Ranomi, how humble they are and they are better than her.

Aussieone
Reply to  swimmer
4 years ago

I think you are being a little harsh. Sometimes ( not always) with English as a second language, it can come across as arrogant. I think she’s incredible. New favourite swimmer.

yardfan
4 years ago

Well deserved ! Bravo!

Austinpoolboy
4 years ago

Great 💪 guns!

Tea rex
Reply to  Austinpoolboy
4 years ago

Yeah WHAT IS UP with that picture?!?!

PACFAN
Reply to  Tea rex
4 years ago

She’s shaking her arm and she’s jacked

Anonymoose
Reply to  Tea rex
4 years ago

its a pic of motion. her arms dont look like that otherwise haha

Swim365
4 years ago

Freya Anderson most impressive and easily best back half, she is one to watch.

swimfin5
4 years ago

Wattel will get it back soon once she is rested

Corn Pop
Reply to  swimfin5
4 years ago

They are all rested , just swimming & in their little rooms & a daiky walk. This iu s a manager’s dream , not having them out clubbing etc.

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