Federica Pellegrini

Pellegrini Wins 4th Straight European Title In 200 Free

Italy’s Federica Pellegrini joined an elite company this week, winning her fourth consecutive European Championships title in the 200 freestyle.

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2016 European Championships Day 6 Finals Live Recap

Boglarka Kapas rocketed her way to first in the world in the women’s 1500 free this morning, debunking the old top time by 18 seconds.

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Jessica Vall Montero: “I Will Continue As If Nothing Happened Here”

Despite a personal best in her signature event the 200 breast and a new Spanish national record, Jessica Vall Montero is not celebrating her accomplishments at the 2016 European Championships taking place this week in London.

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2016 European Championships: Day Five Finals Live Recap

Day five of the 2016 European Championships starts with Gregorio Paltrinieri looking to grab his second gold of the competition in the men’s 800 freestyle…

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Blueseventy Swim of the Week: Pellegrini Proves Staying Power

Not all of the world record-setters from the super-suit era have lasted long in the world swimming rankings after full-body suits were banned. Federica Pellegrini is proving she can.

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Video: A Look Back At 2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials

Watch Gabriele Detti and Gregorio Paltrinieri, as well as the rest of Italy’s elite swimmers, at the 2016 Assoluti Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials in Riccione, Italy.

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Pellegrini Breaks Italian Record At Short Course Addendum To Nats

Federica Pellegrini broke her own national record in the 100 free to highlight the meet, going 52.17.

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Italian Olympic Qualifiers Thus Far; Euro Champs Roster Announced

Federica Pellegrini will swim in her fourth-straight Olympiad this summer representing Italy.

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Federica Pellegrini to Carry Italian Flag at Rio Opening Ceremonies

Federica Pellegrini will be the first swimmer to ever carry the Italian flag in the Olympic opening ceremonies.

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2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 4 Finals

Federica Pellegrini won the women’s 200 free at the 2016 Italian Assoluti National Championships and Olympic Trials, posting the fourth-fastest time in the world so far this season.

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2016 Italian Olympic Trials Day 4 Prelims Recap

Luca Dotto came very close to hitting the Italian B standard in this morning’s prelims of the men’s 50 free.

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3 More Men Make Italian Olympic Squad, Pellegrini Adds 100 Free on Day 2

Italy has added two more men to it’s 2016 Olympic roster on day 2 of the Italian Championships, and Federica Pellegrini became the first woman to reach the nation’s Olympic standard despite already being qualified for the Games.

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2016 Italian Spring Nationals and Olympic Trials: Day 2 Finals

2016 Italian Assoluti National Championships and Olympic Trials Dates: Tuesday, April 19 – Saturday, April 23, 2016 Times: prelims 9:00…

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4 Men Punch Rio Tickets On Day 1 Of Italian Championships

Luca Dotto, Simone Sabbioni and Gabriele Detti all officially added their names to Italy’s Olympic roster on opening night, with Gregorio Paltrinieri hitting a qualifying time as well.

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Detti Puts Up Impressive 3:46.59 to Win the 400 Freestyle in Milan

Gabriele Detti won the men’s 400 freestyle at the Trophy of Milan in a time of 3:46.59…

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