More Major Swim Meets Cancelled in Italy as Coronavirus Cases Explode
A major meet in the city of Turin, 200 kilometers from the center of Italy’s outbreak, was suspended midday on Sunday over coronavirus COVID-19 fears.
Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Suspension of Aquatic Activities in Northern Italy
Italy’s Lombardy region is the country’s financial and industrial heart. It has seen 27 confirmed cases and 2 deaths in the coronavirus outbreak.
Felipe Lima Subs in for Fabio Scozzoli in 50 Breaststroke in Shenzen
Brazilian Felipe Lima is entered in the 50 breaststroke and Fabio Scozzoli will not race in the 2020 FINA Champions Series.
Does Gregorio Paltrinieri Prefer Pool or Open Water Swimming?
Dressed for the season, Olympic champion Gregorio Paltrinieri of Italy discusses whether he prefers pool swimming or open water swimming.
Alessandro Miressi Breaks Italian Record in 100 Free in Semi-Finals
21-year old Alessandro Miressi is now the Italian Record holder in the men’s 100 free in both long course and short course meters.
6 Swimmers Among 30 Athletes Nominated for IOC Athletes’ Commission
Federica Pellegrini is one of 6 swimmers, and 30 athletes, who will vie for 4 elected spots on the International Olympic Committee’s Athletes’ Commission.
Martina Carraro Cuts Half-a-Second off Italian Record in 100 Breaststroke
Martina Carraro has broken the Italian Record in the 100 breaststroke for the 2nd time this month; she was one of 2 under the old mark on Sunday.
Vladislav Grinev Reinforces Aqua Centurions Ahead of ISL European Derby
The strength of the Aqua Centurions, their men’s squad, got even better this week with the addition of Vladislav Grinev to the team’s roster.
Italy Announces Roster For 2019 European Short Course Championship
The Italian Swimming Federation (FIN) announced today that 41 swimmers have been selected to represent Italy at the 2019 European Short Course Championships
Gabriele Detti Makes Return to Racing at Mussi Lombardi Femiano Trophy
Gabriele Detti swam his first racing since the World Championships this weekend in an effort to validate his training ahead of the European Championships.
Giovanni Izzo Just-Misses European Qualifying Standard in 100 IM in Italy
2019 NC State All-American Giovanni Izzo isn’t racing in the NCAA this season as he chases international qualification for Italy.
Martina Carraro Wins Breaststroke Showdown to Finish Nico Sapio Trophy
Martina Carraro won a battle royale of breaststroke record breakers on day 2 of the Nico Sapio Trophy in Genoa on Saturday.
3 Total Italian Records Broken on Day 1 of Nico Sapio Trophy
Francesca Fangio (above) became the 3rd Italian woman to break a National breaststroke record in less than a week when she took down the 200 meter mark.
14-Year Old Benedetta Pilato Breaks Italian Record in 50 Breaststroke
14-year old Benedetta Pilato has unified the long course and short course Italian Records in the women’s 50 meter breaststroke.
Martina Carraro Shaves .05 off Her Own Italian Record in 100 Breast in Bolzano
The 26-year old Carraro has had the best season of her career in 2019, and that continued on Sunday with another Italian Record.
