Italy Re-closes Indoor Pools, Gyms; Elites Athletes Allowed to Continue Work
Elite sports training and competitions of a “national interest” can continue behind closed doors with coronavirus safety protocols in place.
Federica Pellegrini Considers Retirement if Italy Returns to Corona Lockdown
World Record holder and Olympic gold medalist Federica Pellegrini is mulling the future with the possibility of a new lockdown coming in Italy.
World Champion Federica Pellegrini Tests Positive, Shows Symptoms for, COVID-19
Federica Pellegrini, captain of the ISL’s Aqua Centurions and the two-time defending World Champion in the 200 free, has COVID-19.
Aqua Centurion’s Stefania Pirozzi Announces Positive Coronavirus Test
2012 European SC Championships silver medalist Stefania Pirozzi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which delays the start of her time in Budapest.
Two-Time Italian Olympian Alex Di Giorgio Tests Positive for Banned Substance
The 30-year old freestyler, who represented Italy on relays at both the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games, has been given a temporary suspension.
World Championship Silver Medalist Benedetta Pilato Joins Energy Standard (ISL)
Pilato was the World Championship silver medalist in the 50 breaststroke in 2019 at just 14-years old. She is a late addition for the defending ISL champions Energy Standard.
Trofeo Settecolli: Le Immagini Più Belle Dell’Edizione 2020
Trofeo Settecolli: Le immagini più belle dell’edizione 2020 scattate dai fotografi Scala Staccioli e Masini dell’agenzia fotografica italiana Deepbluemedia
Best Images from the 2020 Settecolli Trophy (PHOTO VAULT)
2020 Settecolli Trophy ended in Rome, Italy. We’ve collected the most beautiful image of the event courtesy of the Italian agency Deepbluemedia
Paltrinieri Rocks 14:33.10 European Record in 1500 Free At Sette Colli
The 2020 Sette Colli Trophy ended on the highest of notes, as Italian Gregorio Paltrinieri busted out a new European Record en route to 1500m free gold.
Federica Pellegrini “I Feel Like The First Time” – Video
Federica Pellegrini speaks about her first race after 7 month: “It’s nice to go back to racing and for me tonight it’s like the first time” – Video
Giulia Salin Breaks Quadarella’s Italian Junior Record in 800 Free
Junior Giulia Salin (above) and veteran Martina Caramignoli are catching fire as the Italian women’s distance group becomes as formidable as its men’s.
European Championship Medalist Ilaria Cusinato Opens Up about Eating Disorder
The Italian IMer Ilaria Cusinato published a letter about reasons that led her to leave the Federal Center of Ostia (Rome) in the summer of 2019.
Marco Orsi Signs with Iron for 2nd Season of International Swimming League
Orsi has earned major medals in both long course and short course, but the short course format (25 meter pools) of the ISL has been his strength.
4-Time World Champion Filippo Magnini Expecting a Child Too
Magnini is one of a number of high-profile Olympic swimmers who have announced that they are expecting children with their partners this year.
Barelli About The Italian Swimming Pool “We Are In A Difficult Situation”
Paolo Barelli, President of the Italian Swimming Federation and LEN, return to speak about the crisis of the Italian sports facilities.
