Paltrinieri Wins Men’s 10K, Wilimovsky Crowned National Champion In Miami

2019 U.S. OPEN WATER NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

courtesy of Justin Gilliland (jg-pj.com)

In what was a completely different race dynamic than what we saw in the women’s event, Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri ran away with the victory in the men’s 10K at U.S. Open Water Nationals as he established a full minute gap just after passing the halfway mark.

He ended up winning by over a minute and a half, clocking a time of 1:49:25.37.

The 24-year-old is best known for his accomplishments in the pool, as he is the reigning Olympic and the two-time defending World Champion in the 1500 freestyle.

Two-time defending champion Jordan Wilimovsky ended up swimming out on his own in second, solidifying his third straight National title as the top American in 1:50:57.35.

Paltrinieri’s countryman Mario Sanzullo took the third spot in 1:51:41.21, and David Heron snuck by Michael Brinegar (1:52:25.43) and Brennan Gravley (1:52:28.86) for the second U.S. World Championship spot in 1:52:22.03.

OFFICIAL RESULTS

  1. Gregorio Paltrinieri, Italy, 1:49:25.37
  2. Jordan Wilimovsky, Team Santa Monica, 1:50:57.35
  3. Mario Sanzullo, Italy, 1:51:41.21
  4. David Heron, Mission Viejo Nadadores, 1:52:22.03
  5. Michael Brinegar, Indiana University, 1:52:25.43
  6. Brennan Gravley, Sandpipers of Nevada, 1:52:28.86
  7. Victor Johansson, Sweden, 1:52:30.09
  8. Brendan Casey, Cavalier Swimming, 1:52:56.34
  9. Theodore Smith, University of Louisville, 1:52:56.92
  10. Taylor Abbott, University of Tennessee, 1:52:57.13

*Brinegar and Gravley results are incorrect on the official results

This will be Wilimovsky’s third straight appearance in the 10K at Worlds, as he won the gold medal in 2015 in Kazan and was the silver medalist two years ago in Budapest. Brendan Casey, who finished eighth today, was the other American entrant at the 2017 Championships (placing ninth). The two of them also joined forces with Ashley Twichell and Haley Anderson in the team event to win silver in Budapest.

Heron also competed at Worlds in 2017, finishing 10th in the 5K.

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Superfan
5 years ago

American men OW isn’t very deep. It looks like Jordan and that is it. No offense to others!

Rocky
Reply to  Superfan
5 years ago

insulting others and then saying no offense doesn’t cancel it out. Swim the 10k and then come back

Superfan
Reply to  Rocky
5 years ago

Ok so foreigners went 1-4 in the 5k at US nationals I guess you think Usa is deep?

Rocky
Reply to  Superfan
5 years ago

*1-3

Superfan
Reply to  Rocky
5 years ago

Stand corrected and Grothe turns down spot cause he knows he wouldn’t be competitive

William Wallace
Reply to  Superfan
5 years ago

When it comes to the Olympic event, the 10k, the Americans are quite deep. In 2015 at Worlds in Kazan, the Americans placed 1st and 4th in the 10k. No other country placed two swimmers in the top 10. 2017 Worlds, same thing. This time 2nd and 9th.

When it comes to the big competitions, USA performs well. Check back after Gwangju World Championships this summer for a similar result.

Superfan
Reply to  William Wallace
5 years ago

It is 2019. I never said we have a history of not being deep. I said the men aren’t deep this year. My view after watching this year’s results.

William Wallace
Reply to  Superfan
5 years ago

You’re pretty clueless for a superfan.

Superfan
Reply to  William Wallace
5 years ago

Stating a fact. 3 minutes behind the winner is HUGE! Did you watch the women’s race? There were 5-6 women together at finish….within seconds! I have watched many OW races and never seen 4th place 3 minutes behind.

Samuel Huntington
Reply to  Superfan
5 years ago

Yep, it isn’t very deep.

CACrushers
5 years ago

Anyone know where we can find a replay?

BOBYMCA
5 years ago

Deegan 13th. Way to go, Mate!

Brownish
5 years ago

It’s a very good time from Paltrinieri.

Swimmer
Reply to  Brownish
5 years ago

Time doesn’t mean much in open water as conditions vary between venues. The fact that he beat Wilimovski by more than minute and a half is astonishing.

HoosierEli
5 years ago

Brinegar 5th, Gravley 6th. Results are switched.

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James swam five years at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, specializing in the 200 free, back and IM. He finished up his collegiate swimming career in 2018, graduating with a bachelor's degree in economics. In 2019 he completed his graduate degree in sports journalism. Prior to going to Laurentian, James swam …

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