Federica Pellegrini

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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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…

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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…

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Despite Presence on Start Lists, Paltrinieri to Skip Italian Nationals

The Italian National Championships will run from December 18th-19th in Riccione…

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Watch Federica Pellegrini Post 200m Free Interview

Watch Federica Pellegrini post 200m freestyle victory interview.

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Veronika Popova Lowers Own Russian 200 Free Record at Euro SC Champs

Veronika Popova notched a 1:52.46 in the final of the women’s 200 meter freestyle at 2015 European Short Course Championships, earning the silver medal and lowering her own Russian national record by .38.

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2015 European Short Course Championships Day 4 Prelims Live Recap

Katinka Hosszu is entered in three events this morning, including the 200 IM, an event she holds the World Record in.

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10 Quick Quotes From The Poolside At Day 3 Of European Champs

Frederica Pellegrini and her fellow competitors at 2015 LEN European Championships share their thoughts on today’s races.

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2015 European SC Champs: Italy, Hungary, & Russia Top The Medal Table

Gregorio Paltrinieri’s world record 1500 helped bring Italy to the top of the medal count, where the country is tied with Russia and Hungary with 10 medals apiece.

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Pellegrini Posts New Italian Mark in the Women’s 100 Freestyle

Federica Pellegrini posted a 52.56 in the women’s 100 freestyle breaking Erika Perraioli’s Italian record…

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2015 European Short Course Championships: Day 2 Finals Live Recap

Fast much? The Netherlands’ Ranomi Kromowidjojo crushed a time of 51.39 to lead the women’s 100m freestyle semi-final in Netanya.

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