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.
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.
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.
Italian Olympic Qualifiers Thus Far; Euro Champs Roster Announced
Federica Pellegrini will swim in her fourth-straight Olympiad this summer representing Italy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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…
Paltrinieri and Detti Record World’s Top Two Times in Milan
Gregorio Paltrinieri and Gabriele Detti posted the world’s top two times in the 1500 freestyle in Milan…
15 top swimming photos from 2015 – above the surface
There was a lot of excitement in and around pools in 2015. We’ve been scouring the archives at SwimSwam to…
Despite Presence on Start Lists, Paltrinieri to Skip Italian Nationals
The Italian National Championships will run from December 18th-19th in Riccione…
Watch Federica Pellegrini Post 200m Free Interview
Watch Federica Pellegrini post 200m freestyle victory interview.
