Zazz the Polymath Swims One of the Fastest Relay Splits in History in Kazan
27-year old Lorenzo Zazzeri joined a top 6 list that includes World Record holders and Olympic gold medalists on Tuesday at the European SC Championships.
Italy Declares 40 Swimmers for 2021 European Short Course Championships
Olympic bronze medalist in the 100 breaststroke Nicolo Martinenghi will lead a team of 40 Italians to the European Short Course Championships in November.
Alberto Razzetti Breaks Italian Record in 200 Fly for the 2nd Straight Week
Alberto Razzetti, above celebrating with the “T” of the Toronto Titans, broke the Italian Record in the 200 fly for the second consecutive week.
Benedetta Pilato Breaks World Jr, European Championship Records in 50 Breast
Benedetta Pilato has cracked the World Junior and European Championship Records in the 50 breaststroke with her 5th sub-30 second swim.
Italian Olympian Alex di Giorgio Receives Reduction in Doping Suspension
Originally suspended for 8 months in January, the Italian Olympian will now face just a 3-month suspension for a failed 2020 doping test.
Double Worlds Medalist Arianna Bridi Has “Mild Myocarditis,” Will Miss Euros
The 25-year old Arianna Bridi has been prescribed “total rest” to treat inflammation in her heart. She won bronze medals in the 10km and 25km races at Worlds in 2017.
Italy Names 47 Swimmer Roster for European Aquatics Championships
Simona Quadarella is the defending European Champion in the women’s 400, 800, and 1500 meter freestyles, and leads 47 Italians to Budapest next month.
From March 5, Italy Will Allow Reopening of Pools to Amateurs, with Limitations
In Italy, new restriction measures are discussed to allow the reopening of swimming pools and gyms, closed to most since October due to the coronavirus.
Serbia, Hungary, Israel Begin Vaccinating Olympic Athletes; Italy Chief Says No
At least 3 nations, including Hungary, have begun inoculating their Olympic athletes for the coronavirus. The head of the Italian Olympic Committee says their athletes won’t jump the line.
IOC Expected to Block Italian Flag, Anthem from Tokyo2020 Olympics
Barring a last-minute change of heart by the Italian government, the IOC is expected to bar the Italian flag and national anthem from the Tokyo2020 Olympics.
Two-Time Italian Olympian Alex di Giorgio Given 8 Month Doping Ban
Alex di Giorgio, who swam on Italian relays at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, has been given an 8 month doping suspension.
Swimmer Matteo Restivo Becomes First Italian Athlete to Receive Covid Vaccine
26-year old swimmer Matteo Restivo, a 2018 European Championships bronze medalist, has become the first elite Italian athlete to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Italian OLY Committee Chief Warns Italian Flag Could Be Barred from Tokyo 2020
The head of the Italian Olympic Committee warned that the Italian flag and national anthem could be barred from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Italy Will Require Clear Coronavirus Test to Compete in National Meets
As cases continue to rise in Italy, the country looks like it’s headed for a 2nd-straight month of tighter restrictions against coronavirus.
Federica Pellegrini Tests Negative for Coronavirus
Two-time defending World Champion Federica Pellegrini has now tested negative for coronavirus and is expected to join her team for their last match.
