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Swimmers compete at 2026 European Championships in Paris

Overview

As the 2026 European Championships in Paris progress, elite swimmers are navigating both personal recoveries and competitive challenges.

Italian breaststroke champion Nicolò Martinenghi, returning from a six-month shoulder injury, has utilized the 2025 season as a recovery period. His coach, Matteo Giunta, reports that Martinenghi has regained his technical edge, positioning him as a contender for the 100m breaststroke despite intense domestic competition from athletes like Simone Cerasuolo and Ludovico Viberti. In recent comments, Martinenghi also praised British swimmer Adam Peaty for his “humanity” and respectful treatment of younger athletes.

Swiss butterfly specialist Noè Ponti, an Olympic bronze medalist, entered the championships aiming for medals while testing new training methods. After a disappointing result in the 50m butterfly final, Ponti rebounded by posting the fastest time in the 100m butterfly heats with a time of 50.47 seconds, securing a place in the semifinals.

Other Swiss performances at the meet include Antonio Djakovic, who finished 14th in the 200m freestyle semifinals, and Kay-Lyn Löhr, who placed 13th in the 200m breaststroke semifinals. Several other Swiss representatives, including Vanna Djakovic and Gaia Rasmussen, were eliminated during the heat stages of their respective events.

Entities

Noè Ponti · Paris · Kay-Lyn Löhr · Kristóf M · Egor Kornev

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Noè Ponti leads Swiss swimming performance in Paris

    Swiss swimmer Noè Ponti recorded the fastest heat time in the 100m butterfly at the European Championships in Paris, following a setback in the 50m butterfly final.

  2. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Swiss swimmer Noè Ponti eyes medals at Paris European Championships

    Swiss swimmer Noè Ponti, Olympic bronze medalist, aims for medals at the Paris European Championships, testing new training ahead of the 2028 Games and facing rivals Egor Kornev, Maxime Grousset and Kristóf M.

  3. 11 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Italian swimmer Nicolò Martinenghi eyes 2026 European Championships in Paris

    Nicolò Martinenghi, back from a shoulder injury, prepares for the 2026 European Championships in Paris, faces strong Italian rivals, and lauds Adam Peaty’s respectful sportsmanship after his 2024 Olympic win.

Sources

lfm.ch · oasport.it · radiolac.ch · swimswam.com

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