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European Para Swimming Championships

Overview

The European Para Swimming Championships in Kocaeli, Turkey, featured strong performances from several national delegations.

Italian swimmers achieved notable success, with Antonio Fantin securing his 13th continental title by winning the 400m freestyle S6. Federico Bicelli also earned medals, including a silver in the 100m freestyle S7.

Spain’s delegation saw significant success, concluding the championships with a total of 46 medals: 9 golds, 17 silvers, and 20 bronzes. Building on earlier podium finishes by Delia Fontcuberta, Beatriz Lérida, and Jacobo Garrido, the Spanish team saw further standout performances from Albert Gelis, who set a new world record in the 100m backstroke S11, and Teresa Perales, who won gold in the 50m backstroke S2. Other gold medalists included María Delgado.

In a broader sporting context, Spain also secured a bronze medal in women’s basketball at the World Cup in Germany, led by players such as Alba Torrens, Iyana Martín, and Awa Fam.

Entities

Kocaeli · European Para Swimming Championships · Spain National Paralympic Swimming Team · Jacobo Garrido · Teresa Perales

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Spain secures major medals in basketball and paralympic swimming

    Spain secures bronze in the Women's Basketball World Cup and earns 46 medals at the Paralympic Swimming European Championships in Turkey.

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Italian swimmers medal at European Para Swimming Championships

    Italian swimmers Antonio Fantin and Federico Bicelli secured multiple medals at the European Para Swimming Championships in Kocaeli, Turkey, including gold for Fantin in the 400m freestyle S6.

Sources

diariodealmeria.es · lacronicabadajoz.com · lanzadigital.com · laopinioncoruna.es · levante-emv.com · nordest24.it · ocio.diarioinformacion.com · ocio.farodevigo.es · paralimpicos.es · quibrescia.it · sportlife.es · startup.mandiner.hu · visibilitas.com

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