Cătălin Preda wins European high diving gold in Paris

At the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, Romanian diver Cătălin Preda secured the gold medal in the high diving event (20-meter platform) with a total score of 411.60 points. Preda clinched the title following a high-difficulty final dive that allowed him to overtake the leaders. Fellow Romanian Constantin Popovici finished seventh in the same event after a difficult final round.

As the competition shifts to the pool, focus turns to Romanian swimmer David Popovici. The Olympic champion is a leading favorite in the 100m and 200m freestyle events, aiming to defend his previous European titles. Analysts and competitors alike are closely watching his performance, noting his potential to secure a historic double of consecutive titles.

Other Romanian participants include Theo Proca, competing in his first senior European championship in the 800m and 1500m freestyle events, and a delegation of 11 other swimmers.