Italy-Croatia match. Coach Campagna 60th birthday

It was the summer of 2014 when the Italian water polo team, known as the Settebello, faced Croatia, Hungary, and the United States in a four nation tournament as part of the Settecolli. Nine years later, the Settebello, which had since won the European bronze in Budapest 2014, the Olympic bronze in Rio de Janeiro 2016, the gold and silver at the World Championships in Gwangju 2019 and Budapest 2022, and for the first time in history, the World League in Strasbourg 2022, returns to the Stadio del Nuoto as a special guest for the 59th Settecolli Trophy. On Friday, June 23rd, at 9:30 PM, following the swimming finals of the first day, they will face Croatia, the reigning European champions, in the last test match before the World Cup Super Final, scheduled in Long Beach from June 30th to July 2nd. The match will be officiated by referees Raffaele Colombo (Italy) and Nenad Peris (Croatia). In the previous encounter nine years ago at the Foro Italico, Croatia emerged victorious with a score of 11-10. The event also serves as an occasion to celebrate the 60-year birthday of Italy national team water polo coach, Alessandro Campagna.

THE INTERVIEW

Sixty years, forty of which were dedicated to the Settebello. "I made my debut in 1982, and except for the six years I spent in Greece, I can say that the Settebello and the Federation are my home. I am grateful to everyone who gave me the opportunity to fulfill a dream that was by no means guaranteed. From being a player to an assistant and finally a coach, being associated with such a glorious team is an honor. That's why I thank my teammates, officials, and coaches who shaped me. I started with swimming, then at the age of 12, I switched to water polo, so I've been in the pool for almost 50 years. It's a significant milestone, but I still have the enthusiasm of a young boy. Being a coach allows me to stay in constant contact with young players and keeps me feeling young. The secret to nurturing players is to set aside some of your own ego, and this allows you to see life through different eyes. There is mutual growth, both in relationships and from a human perspective, and that's fantastic."

"I had the fortune of growing up in Ortigia, in the City of Sports, amidst important values such as friendship, the ability to socialize, and selflessness for teammates. However, one virtue that I emphasize is commitment: without it, I would never have achieved any results, even though I was initially cut from my career. If one thinks that results come by grace alone, they are out of touch. The mind is the first major element to train, and for this, I thank my parents and the early coaches who mentally prepared me for sacrifices."

"After nearly a thousand benches as a player and a coach, I can say that the greatest regret was the defeat in the final at the London Olympics. We came from a world championship victory in Shanghai, where we were the protagonists, but we were a small step away from achieving the miracle. However, we were facing an extraordinary Croatia. Perhaps it lacked a bit of my experience that I could have transmitted to the players. The greatest joy was the victory at the Olympics because it's a different sport. But what excites me the most now is when I start a new cycle with the national team and see these young players who have the desire to excel, just as I did when I started. It's like giving birth to a child. Every time we change, and we manage to elevate a group, it's the greatest source of pride and satisfaction. Regarding this new group, I can say that beyond competitiveness, we must always be aware of the spirit and the importance of being united, playing with enthusiasm, desire, discipline, mutual support, and humility. By maintaining this foundation, I am convinced that we will achieve great satisfaction. The five-ring flag and Paris must be imprinted in our minds, but we must also live the present well because if we are an excellent team now, we should aim to become exceptional by improving ourselves by 1 or 2%. Only by improving individually can we grow as a team."

"When I think back to when I was a boy, I remember that our dreams were almost impossible to achieve. I recall the first trip to America or the one to Russia; it felt like going to another world that no one knew, and sometimes we would see it on TV, mostly in black and white. Now, everything is more accessible and achievable for the boys. This distorts reality a bit, as they see it as an opportunity to have everything immediately. That's why my role is to communicate with the players and try to be credible in their eyes through my speeches and my example as a player. Quick careers are hard to find; one must always go through a process of growth. Having everything right away is not possible, and you have to rely on those who give you the opportunity to grow as a person and as an athlete."

"All the Settebello teams I have been a part of have extraordinary anecdotes, especially when there is a good atmosphere within the group. You can feel an incredible energy, like that time in Shanghai when we played an incredible prank on Vice President Lorenzo Ravina. These things create unity, enthusiasm, and a sense of belonging. I am aware that the players sacrifice a part of their lives and their youth for a noble cause: water polo, sports, and representing their own nation. However, on the other hand, in addition to discipline, there must be room for jokes and lightheartedness."

Italia-Croazia al 59° Settecolli. I 60 anni di Campagna

Era l'estate del 2014 quando il Settebello affrontava Croazia, Ungheria e Stati Uniti in un quadrangolare inserito nel programma del Settecolli. Nove anni dopo il Settebello - che nel frattempo ha conquistato il bronzo europeo a Budapest 2014, il bronzo olimpico a Rio de Janeiro 2016, l'oro e l'argento mondiale a Gwangju 2019 e Budapest 2022 e per la prima volta nella storia ha vinto la World League a Strasburgo 2022 - torna allo Stadio del Nuoto in occasione del 59° Trofeo Settecolli come special guest. Venerdì 23 giugno alle 21.30, al termine delle finali di nuoto della prima giornata, affronta la Croazia campione d'Europa nell'ultimo test match prima della Super Final di World Cup, in programma a Long Beach dal 30 giugno al 2 luglio. Arbitri del match Raffaele Colombo (Italia) e Nenad Peris (Croazia). Nel precedente di nove anni fa al Foro Italico la Croazia vinse 11-10. La partita evento è anche l'occasione per festeggiare i 60 anni del commissario tecnico della Nazionale Alessandro Campagna.

L'INTERVISTA
Sessant'anni di cui quaranta passati con il Settebello. "Ho esordito nel 1982 e, tranne i sei anni passati in Grecia, posso dire che il Settebello e la Federazione sono la mia casa. Sono grato a tutti coloro che mi hanno dato la possibilità di esaudire un sogno che non era affatto scontato. Prima da giocatore, poi da assistente e infine da tecnico, legare il mio nome ad una squadra così gloriosa è un vanto. Per questo ringrazio i miei compagni di squadra, i dirigenti e gli allenatori che mi hanno formato. Ho inziato con il nuoto poi a 12 anni sono passato alla pallanuoto quindi sono quasi 50 anni che sono nella vasche. E' un bel traguardo ma ho ancora l'entusiasmo di un ragazzino. L'esser diventato allenatore mi permette di stare sempre a contatto con i giovani e quindi mi fa restare giovane. Il segreto per far crescere i giocatori è togliere un po' del proprio ego e questo ti fa vedere con occhi diversi anche la vita. C'è una crescita insieme, nelle relazioni e dal punto di vista umano, e questo è fantastico".

"Ho avuto la fortuna di crescere nell'Ortigia, nella Città dello sport, tra valori importanti come l'amicizia, la capacità di socializzare e di spendersi per i compagni. Una virtù però mi preme sottolinerare ovvero l'impegno: senza questo non avrei mai raggiunto nessun risultato nonostante fui tagliato all'inizio della mia carriera. Se uno pensa che i risultati arrivino per grazia ricevuta allora è fuori fase. La testa è il primo grande elemento da allenare e per questo ringrazio i miei genitori e i primi tecnici che mi hanno aperto mentalmente a sacrificarmi".

"Dopo quasi mille panchine tra giocatore e allenatore posso dire che il rammarico più grande sia stata la sconfitta in finale alle Olimpiadi di Londra. Venivamo da un mondiale vinto a Shanghai da protagonisti e ci è mancato un pezzettino per compiere il miracolo, ma davanti avevamo una Croazia straordinaria. Forse è mancato un briciolo di esperienza mia che potevo trasmettere ai giocatori. La gioia più grande è stata la vittoria alle Olimpiadi perchè sono un altro sport. Però la cosa che più mi emoziona ora è quando inizio un nuovo ciclo con la nazionale e vedo questi ragazzi che hanno la voglia dentro di primeggiare proprio come quando iniziai io. E' come se nascesse un figlio, ogni volta che cambiando siamo riusciti a portare in alto un gruppo è stato il più grande motivo d'orgoglio e di soddisfazione. Di questo nuovo gruppo posso dire che oltre la competitività dobbiamo esser sempre coscienti dello spirito e dello stare bene insieme, di giocare con entusiasmo, voglia, disciplina, aiuto e umiltà. Mantenendo questa base di intenti sono convinto che ci toglieremo grandi soddisfazioni. La bandiera a cinque cerchi e Parigi devono essere impresse nella nostra mente ma dobbiamo vivere bene il presente, perchè se siamo un'ottima squadra ora, dovremmo puntare a divenire superlativi migliorando l'1 o il 2% di noi stessi. Solo migliorando individualmente possiamo crescere come squadra".

"Se ripenso a quando ero ragazzo mi ricordo che i nostri sogni erano quasi impossibili da raggiungere. Ricordo il primo viaggio in America o quello in Russia, sembrava andare in un altro mondo che nessuno conosceva e che qualche volta si vedeva in tv, il più delle volte in bianco e nero. Ora è tutto più fruibile e realizzabile per i ragazzi. Questo un pochino distorce dalla realtà che loro vedono come possibilità di avere tutto e subito. Per questo il mio ruolo è quello di dialogare con i giocatori e cerco atraverso i discorsi e il mio esempio da giocatore di esser credibile ai loro occhi. Carriere lampo è difficile trovarne, bisogna sempre passare da una crescita. Avere tutto e subito non è possibile e bisogna affidarsi a chi ti dà la possibilità di crescere come uomo e come sportivo".

"Tutti i Settebelli di cui ho fatto parte hanno aneddoti straordinari, soprattutto quando c'è un bel clima nella squadra si respira un'energia pazzesca, come quella volta a Shanghai quando facemmo uno scherzo incredibile al vicepresidente Lorenzo Ravina. Queste cose creano gruppo, entusiasmo e senso di appartenenza. Io sono consapevole che i ragazzi sacrifichino parte della loro vita e della loro gioventù per una causa nobile: la pallanuoto, lo sport e il rappresentare la propia nazione. Però dall'altra parte, oltre la disciplina, bisogna lasciare che si scherzi e si sdrammatizzi un po'".

Press conference

The countdown has begun. Less than ten days until the 59th Sette Colli Trophy / International Swimming Championships. Ten months after the record-breaking edition of the 2022 European Championships in Rome, the lights of the Swimming Stadium at the Foro Italico will once again illuminate for a new showcase of champions. The event will take place from Friday, June 23rd, to Sunday, June 25th, in the "most beautiful swimming pool in the world." This year, along with over 30 participating nations and more than 60 clubs representing over 500 athletes, the Settebello, the vice world champion, will also make a comeback. On Friday, June 23rd, at 9:30 PM, they will face the European water polo champions, Croatia, in a test match before the World Cup Super Final, scheduled in Long Beach from June 30th to July 2nd. All the news about the 2023 edition will be unveiled to the press on Thursday, June 22nd, at 12:00 PM at the We Sport Up press room at the Swimming Stadium, with entrance from Viale delle Olimpiadi. Present at the event will be Vito Cozzoli, President of Sport and Health, Andrea Pieri, Vice President of FIN, Cesare Butini, Technical Director of the national teams, Sandro Campagna, the coach of the Settebello, and a selection of swimmers and water polo players from the national team.

Tickets are still available for purchase on Ticketone.

 Il countdown è scattato. Meno di dieci giorni al 59° Trofeo Sette Colli / Internazionali di nuoto. A dieci mesi dall’edizione record degli Europei di Roma 2022 le luci dello Stadio del Nuoto al Foro Italico tornano a riaccendersi per una nuova passerella di campioni. Appuntamento da venerdì 23 a domenica 25 giugno nella "piscina più bella del mondo", dove quest’anno, insieme ad oltre 30 Nazioni partecipanti e più di 60 società in rappresentanza di oltre 500 atleti, torna anche il Settebello vice campione del mondo, che venerdì 23 giugno alle 21:30 affronta la Croazia campione d’Europa di pallanuoto nel test match prima della Super Final di World Cup, in programma a Long Beach dal 30 giugno al 2 luglio. Tutte le novità dell'edizione 2023 saranno svelate alla stampa giovedì 22 giugno alle 12.00 presso la sala stampa We Sport Up allo Stadio del Nuoto con ingresso da viale delle Olimpiadi. Saranno presenti il Presidente di Sport e Salute Vito Cozzoli, il vicepresidente della Fin Andrea Pieri, il Direttore tecnico delle squadre nazionali Cesare Butini, il Commissario tecnico del Settebello Sandro Campagna, una selezione di atleti della nazionale di nuoto e pallanuoto.
 
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One month to go

The countdown has begun. Thirty days separate us from the 59th Sette Colli Trophy / International Swimming Championships. Just ten months after the record-breaking European Championships in Rome 2022, the lights of the Swimming Stadium at Foro Italico are set to shine once again for a new parade of champions. Mark your calendars from Friday, June 23rd to Sunday, June 25th at the "most beautiful pool in the world." This year, alongside over 20 participating nations, the Settebello, the vice world champion, will also make a comeback. On Friday, June 23rd at 9:00 PM, they will face the European water polo champions, Croatia, in a test match before the Super Final of the World Cup, scheduled in Long Beach from June 30th to July 2nd.

Tickets are still available for purchase on Ticketone, and you can also get involved with the organization as a volunteer.

Il countdown è scattato. Trenta giorni ci separano dal 59° Trofeo Sette Colli / Internazionali di nuoto. A dieci mesi dall’edizione record degli Europei di Roma 2022 le luci dello Stadio del Nuoto al Foro Italico tornano a riaccendersi per una nuova passerella di campioni. Appuntamento da venerdì 23 a domenica 25 giugno nella "piscina più bella del mondo", dove quest’anno, insieme ad oltre 20 Nazioni partecipanti, torna anche il Settebello vice campione del mondo, che venerdì 23 giugno alle 21:00 affronta la Croazia campione d’Europa di pallanuoto nel test match prima della Super Final di World Cup, in programma a Long Beach dal 30 giugno al 2 luglio.
 
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Sette Colli 2023 - Tickets

Ten months have passed since the record-breaking edition of the 2022 European Championships in Rome, and the lights of the Swimming Stadium at the Foro Italico are once again turning on for a new parade of champions.
Mark your calendars from Friday, June 23rd, to Sunday, June 25th, for the 59th Sette Colli Trophy/International Swimming Meet. This year, alongside over 20 participating nations, the event is enriched by the presence of the Settebello, the vice world champion water polo men's italian team. On Friday, June 23rd, at 9:00 PM, they will face the European champion Croatia in a test match prior to the World Cup Super Final, scheduled from June 30th to July 2nd in Long Beach.
Gregorio Paltrinieri, Simona Quadarella, Nicolò Martinenghi, Margherita Panziera, Thomas Ceccon, and all the other Italian swimmers will challenge the international champions, whom they will meet again one month later at the World Championships in Fukuoka.
Don't miss the opportunity to witness the return of the European champions live in the record-breaking pool. The Sette Colli program includes heats from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and finals from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Italy vs. Croatia will be played on Friday night at 9:00 PM (free entry, subject to seat availability, after the swimming finals).

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"Monte Mario" stands season pass: €110 (€75 for Italian Swimming Federation FIN members)

Sono trascorsi dieci mesi dall’edizione record degli Europei di Roma 2022 e le luci dello Stadio del Nuoto al Foro Italico tornano a riaccendersi per una nuova passerella di campioni.
Appuntamento da venerdì 23 a domenica 25 giugno con il 59° Trofeo Sette Colli / Internazionali di nuoto che quest’anno, insieme ad oltre 20 Nazioni partecipanti, è arricchito dalla presenza del Settebello vice campione del mondo, che venerdì 23 giugno alle 21:00 affronterà la Croazia campione d’Europa di pallanuoto nel test match prima della Super Final di World Cup, in programma a Long Beach dal 30 giugno al 2 luglio.
Gregorio Paltrinieri, Simona Quadarella, Nicolò Martinenghi, Margherita Panziera, Thomas Ceccon e tutti gli altri azzurri sfideranno i campioni internazionali che poi ritroveranno un mese dopo ai campionati mondali di Fukuoka.
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Sette Colli 2023 - Provvisional Programme

Sette Colli 2023 - Records

Final Showdown at the Foro Italico: An Afternoon of Exciting Clashes

As the sun began its descent on the final afternoon at the Foro Italico, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation. The crowd, eager to witness their favorite athletes in action, filled the stands with cheers and applause. It was a day packed with thrilling contests, each promising to be a showcase of skill, determination, and athletic prowess. Here is a recap of today's exhilarating matches:

Women’s 50 Freestyle:
Sarah Sjostrom reigns supreme in speed. She swims just six hundredths of a second slower than her world title time in February, setting a new championship record. The top seven times of the season are all hers. Her compatriot Coleman takes silver in 25.59, while Italian record-holder Sara Curtis (born 2006) finishes third in 24.64.

Men’s 200 Backstroke:
Matteo Restivo lets Velo and Lamberti take the lead in the first 50 meters before taking control of the race and holding on until the end, fending off attacks from world champion Greenbank (1:58.34) and Hungarian Kovacs (1:58.50). The European bronze medalist from Glasgow 2018 secures gold with a time of 1:57.42.

Women’s 200 Backstroke:
Britain’s Honey Orsin wins in 2:09.09, surpassing her more decorated teammate Katie Shanahan in the final 50 meters. The European silver medalist from Rome 2022 takes second in 2:09.35. Italy’s Margherita Panziera, a three-time European champion in this event, finishes third in 2:10.39.

Men’s 50 Butterfly:
World champion from Fukuoka 2023, Thomas Ceccon, edges out the 100 butterfly winner from the 60th Settecolli Trophy, IP Korstanje, by two hundredths of a second. The versatile Italian talent, world record holder in the 100 backstroke, clocks in at 23.01. The Dutchman swims 23.03 for silver, with Lorenzo Gargani taking bronze in 23.36.

Women’s 200 Butterfly:
In a thrilling comeback race, Keanna Macinnes wins in 2:08.88, overtaking world champion and compatriot Laura Stephens, who finishes in 2:09.80 for silver. Japan’s Mitsui Airi, twenty years old, claims bronze in 2:10.28.

Men’s 200 Breaststroke:
An exciting battle between national teammates unfolds in this breaststroke event. Tokyo 2021 silver medalist Kamminga and Doha world championships silver medalist Corbeau race neck and neck until the 150-meter mark, where Corbeau surges ahead. Corbeau finishes in 2:09.28, followed by Kamminga in 2:10.59. Thirty-five-year-old Giorgetti takes bronze with a time of 2:11.37.

Women’s 200 Breaststroke:
World champion Tes Schouten dominates from the first meter, winning in 2:21.48. Italian record holder Fangio delivers a strong performance, finishing second in 2:23.91. Martina Carraro secures bronze, matching her earlier half-distance result, with a time of 2:24.92.

Men’s 200 Freestyle:
Lukas Maertens proves his excellent form by claiming gold in this distance following his 800 victory yesterday. He wins with a strong finish in 1:45.79. British swimmer Guy, who led for three-quarters of the race, relinquishes the lead near the end, finishing in 1:46.63. Tokyo 2021 silver medalist Duncan Scott takes bronze with a time of 1:46.63.

Women’s 400 Freestyle:
Simona Quadarella completes a hat-trick, winning the 400 freestyle. After letting her competitors lead in the early part of the race, she takes the lead at 250 meters and never looks back, finishing in 4:06.43, which ranks as the 22nd best performance worldwide this season. The rest of the podium is Brazilian: Gabrielle Roncatto takes silver in 4:07.21 after setting a personal best in the 800 yesterday, and her compatriot De Oliveira Da Silva Costa swims 4:07.21 for bronze.

Men’s 200 Individual Medley:
Daiya Seto doubles up, taking the 200 IM after his 400 IM win yesterday, leading from the first stroke to finish in 1:57.66. World bronze medalist Alberto Razzetti claims silver in 1:58.99, overtaking compatriot Matteazzi, who finishes in 1:59.56.

Women’s 200 Individual Medley:
European short-course champion Abbie Wood dominates from the start, winning in 2:09.26. Sara Franceschi yields in the final stretch to Olympic champion Ohashi, who finishes in 2:11.25 against the Italian's 2:11.75.

Men’s 1500 Freestyle:
Wiffen attempts to break away in the early meters, but by 400 meters, he is already level with Olympic bronze medalist Wellbrock, who initially seems faster. The Irish champion holds on, creating a head-to-head race with a slight edge for the German. Italian De Tullio chases behind, swimming faster than the leading pair halfway through and steadily gaining. With two-thirds of the race complete, Wiffen takes the lead, only 0.8 seconds ahead, with the Italian close behind. Wiffen falters as the Italian surges, but the German remains in front. The final two laps are intense, solidifying the positions established over the last 300 meters. Wellbrock wins in 14:46.37, Luca De Tullio sets a personal best with 14:48.77, and world champion Wiffen finishes third in 14.53.39.

Here are the highlights from the 2024 Sette Colli Trophy, a premier event in the international swimming calendar. The esteemed pool at the Foro Italico in Rome served as a magnificent setting for this remarkable tournament, attracting elite athletes from around the world.

We witnessed thrilling contests that foreshadow the excitement of the upcoming Paris Olympics. Foreign athletes inspired our Italians, motivating them to compete for the Olympic’s standard time. For many, it was their final chance to achieve qualifying times and secure spots on their national teams.

As always, the Sette Colli Trophy delivered a world-class swimming spectacle in what is unanimously regarded as the most beautiful pool in the world.

We look forward to seeing you again for the 2025 edition.

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Settecolli. Flash quotes day 3

Shown below the podium and flash quotes of the third day of the 60th edition of Sette Colli / International Swimming Trophy, taking place at the Swimming Stadium in Rome.

Women 50m Freestyle

1 - Sarah Sjostrom
“I felt very good today, it is very good to do this kind of time of the year so i’m happy with that. I’m very happy with the CR, I love Rome it’s great.”

2 - Michelle Coleman
“I thought and hoped I went faster, but that's okay, I had a great time here, it's a beautiful place and it was one of the best tournaments in recent years, incredible organization and management.”

3 - Sara Curtis
"Great emotion swimming near Sarah, in the lane next to mine, It’s awesome swim next to champions like that. Being the youngest swimmer at the Olympics excites me very much, it is worthy of many years of work and it will be great to participate in the Olympics after these races."

Men 200m Backstroke

1 - Matteo Restivo
"Despite the result I am not fully satisfied with the race. The training lately made me hope in something less. But since we left Florence I've had some physical problems including a bit of fever. These last days were not reassuring. But let’s see how it will go!"

2 - Luke Greenwood
"I felt good in the water, even though I was a bit tired. I am satisfied. Swimming here is fantastic, I love Rome, this pool. The weather here is great and the fans are amazing."

3 - Benedek Kovacs
"MY race was not so good, I crushed the rope a little, it’s so difficult swimming outside without reference points in the sky. I’m so disappointed also because this is the last race of the season.

Women 200m Backstroke

1 - Osrin Honey
“I'm underbreath, happy with my swim after many weeks of training, I tried to manage the times per lap as best I could and I'm very satisfied, a fantastic environment in a beautiful pool where I really wanted to compete and where I swam great.”

2 - Shanahan Katie
“It’s very good meeting and I’m really happy with that, I’m not really happy with time but you know at this moment is really hard because I’m training for the Olimpics.”

3 - Margherita Panziera
“I was hoping much better, especially yesterday the 100, physically I was fine but unfortunately the excitement was felt, made me completely wrong race,I’m happy because anyway I managed to get the medal in the 200, I lowered a bit compared to this morning. The time is not exceptional but still it’s okay. From these seven hills I take away a lot of fatigue, but for many years I’ve competed here and it’s always nice and exciting, especially the audience.”

Men 50 Butterfly

1 - Thomas Ceccon
"Lately I put a little bit aside this distance to train more for back and freestyle. But it’s still a good result and it’s a useful input. Now I feel fine, I just want to relax. The Olympic Games will be a wonderful event with a wonderful national team."

2 - Nyls Korstanye
"I felt good in the water and I am satisfied, but I could have gone a little faster. Swimming in Rome is wonderful, the fans are amazing."

3 - Lorenzo gargani
"I felt quite good in the water, maybe I’ve been a little bit influenced by the delay of the race but I’m really happy with the time because it’s my PB."

Women 200m Butterfly

1 - Macinnes Keanna
“Was really though today, I don’t like the time but I’m going still training especially for the Olimpics. I love this pool is one of my favorite.”

2 - Laura Kathleen Stephens
"The race was good, I mean it’s another step into the preparation. I’m happy with the performance, I raced as the best l could do. This is one of my favourite pools, I love racing here, it was amazing and the crowd is awesome."

3 - Mitusi Airi
"I'm not satisfied with my race, I was in a bad period where I trained a lot and in the end I didn't reach my goal."

Men 200m Breaststroke

1 - Caspar Corbeau
"I swam a little bit slower than I wanted, I’m really tired because of we are on a hard training in preparation for the Olympics. These races here at settecolli were a test in view of the games so it’s a part of the journey. We’re going to Gloria Sport Arena for a training camp with the Olympic team before heading to Paris."

2 - Arno Kamminga
"I am satisfied with my race, I swam a second faster than last week and I felt good. Coming here to Rome is always nice, the audience is warm and fun."

3 - Edoardo Giorgetti
"It is always thrilling to compete here, this pool and this lane have special meanings for me. I'm enjoying the moment. I had a good race, I wanted to show that I could still give something and I did."

Women 200m Breaststroke

1 - Schouten Tes
“I felt very good the time wasn’t very bad. I need to rest right now but i know that i have to training hard for the olimpics, I’m excited but nervous at the same time. I love Settecolli and Rome.”

2 - Francesca Fangio
"I feel very happy, I knew I had to repeat myself after the performance of the Assoluti since I had already managed to swim the FINA time limit, so today I confirmed myself, I prepared this race in a tough way, because I too am starting to have my 29 years in which I begin to suffer a little and it was very tiring, but it is my race and I put all my heart into it."

3 - Carraro Martina
"Now I take a year off, I do what I couldn’t do in these years and then I decide. It’s a break and we’ll see later. I started in this pool with 50 breaststokes and ended up here with 200 breaststrokes. The most exciting medal is the world bronze and no other medal will ever match that."

Men 200m Freestyle

1 - Lukas Maertens
"I felt a bit tired after the 800 I did yesterday, but this race went good anyway. Two days and two wins, I am very satisfied. This is my last race here, now I will have two weeks of training camps and then it’s time for the Olympics. It will be fantastic.

2 - James Guy
"I felt pretty good, it’s not one of my best times but this was just a step for my preparation for the Olympics."

3 - Duncan Scott

Women 400m Freestyle

1 - Simona Quadarella
"Great emotions, but I was quite tired from yesterday and the day before yesterday, but I also wanted to win this race and I brought it home so I'm very happy, I thank my family, my coach and my society who are always by my side and they support me.

2 - Silvia De Oliviera
“I feel very good today, this wasn’t my best time but I tired because I’m training for the Olimpics. I’m actually excited for this. I hope i going to be better next time.”

3 - Gabriella Roncatto
"Yesterday I swam a little better, today I struggled, but still the race has been done and I’m happy. It is beautiful to swim in Rome, the Italian crowd is fantastic and very involved. I feel very good here and every time I come here to compete I feel awesome."

Men 200m Individual Medley

1 - Daiya seto
"I swam a little slow today but I’m preparing myself for the Olympics so it’s ok. I’m going to France, close to Paris with the Japan Olympic team for a training camp before heading to Paris."

2 - Alberto Razzetti
"I am happy with the races over the past two days. I didn't come in the best condition and I came here to have fun. I'm not in the best condition, I came here to have fun."

3 - Massimiliano Matteazzi
"Today I achieved my personal best, I'm happy. After the 100, I saw Alberto a bit slower, I thought I could pass him but I didn't manage to. I'm sorry I didn't make the final with my brother."

Women 200m Individual Medley

1 - Wood Abbi
“I’m really happy about the race, it was a fundamental step for my preparation to the Olimpics, now I’m going to keep trining for at least two weeks.”

2 - Ohashi Yui
I focused a lot on the race, I didn't even think once about the fact that I am the reigning champion of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, I am very happy to have participated in this tournament in this beautiful city."

3 - Sara Franceschi
"It is beautiful because as soon as you enter the tank you know that the audience is rooting for you and therefore it is even more beautiful, and having the audience on your side makes it a plus. I go to the Olympics with a lot of experience, it’s my third Olympics, I’m confident, I’m training well and we’ll see what happens in a month."

Men 1500m Freestyle

1 - Florian Wellbrock
"It was a very tough race, I didn't feel my best in the water but the time was very good and I am very satisfied. Rome is a beautiful city, swimming in this stadium, with this audience, is always exciting."

2 - Luca De Tullio
"I felt like I was going fast, but I didn't expect this time. I prefer the 800 a little more because it's a bit faster, but I had a lot of fun this time. The cheering here got me very excited, I hardly see the crowd during the race, but when I do it's always a great boost."

3 - Wiffen Daniel
"It was a good swim tonight I’m really happy with it. It’s always very amazing racing here in Rome, the atmosphere is so lovely. You asked me if I’ll swim the 10km as open waters at the Olympics? We will see there."

Thrilling Clashes Set the Stage for Final Day at Sette Colli Trophy

The final day of qualifiers at the Sette Colli Trophy promises excitement and fierce competition. Here’s a rundown of the morning's action:

Women’s 50m Freestyle:
Sarah Sjöström clocked the fastest time with 24.06, a noteworthy performance given she already leads the world rankings this season. This time would also rank as the fifth fastest in the world this season. Michelle Coleman secured the second fastest time at 24.59. The young and highly talented Sara Curtis came in third with 24.66.

Men’s 200m Backstroke:
Luke Greenbank, a bronze medalist at Tokyo 2021, posted the fastest time at 1:59.54, holding off a strong contingent of Italian swimmers. Buonaguro was close behind in 1:59.90. Lamberti, who set a national record in the 50m backstroke yesterday, recorded the third fastest time with 2:00.37.

Women’s 200m Backstroke:
Multiple European champion Margherita Panziera led the qualifiers with a time of 2:11.23. She aims for the Olympic qualifying time and gold tonight but will face stiff competition from England’s Osrin (2:11.23) and double European bronze medalist Burian (2:12.29).

Men’s 50m Butterfly:
An exciting race saw Korstanje, the 100m butterfly winner from two days ago, with the fastest time of 23.07. The versatile Ceccon, 2023 world champion in this event, was second in 23.07. Italy’s Grargani came third with 23.58. Current world record holder Andriy Govorov was fourth with 23.69.

Women’s 200m Butterfly:
World champion Stephens led with 2:10.45.
Fellow countrywoman Macinnes won the fourth heat with 2:11.11, securing the second fastest time.
Portugal’s Monteiro was third with 2:11.71.

Men’s 200m Breaststroke:
Arno Kamminga, Olympic silver medalist, swam 2:11.45 to take the center lane for the afternoon final.
His compatriot Corbeau, who has shown strong performances in recent days, was second with 2:11.76.
Chillingworth from Hong Kong clocked 2:12.43 for third place.

Women’s 200m Breaststroke:
Evans from England posted the fastest time of 2:25.60. Italian record holder Francesca Fangio was second with 2:26.08. World champion Tes Schouten came third with 2:26.60.

Men’s 200m Freestyle:
The world’s top-ranked swimmer this season, Lukas Maertens, led the heats with 1:47.10. Olympic silver medalist Duncan Scott was close behind with 1:47.30. Italy’s Ciampi secured third place with 1:47.71. Another world champion in the field, England’s James Guy, qualified sixth with 1:47.95.

Women’s 400m Freestyle:
Brazil’s Roncatto posted the fastest time with 4:10.60. Mary-Sophie Harvey was a close second with 4:10.92. Another Brazilian, De Oliveira Da Silva, took third with 4:10.98. Local favorite Quadarella qualified fourth with 4:11.63 and will look to leverage home crowd support for a third victory in the trophy.

Men’s 200m Individual Medley:
Italy’s Massimiliano Matteazzi was the only swimmer under the two-minute mark, clocking 1:59.62. Groters from Aruba followed with 2:00.55. Japan’s Seto (2:00.62) will be aiming for a repeat victory after winning the 400 IM yesterday.

Women’s 200m Individual Medley:
2023 short course European champion Abbie Wood led the qualifiers with 2:11.87.Olympic champion Yui Ohashi was second with 2:13.22.Italy’s Sara Franceschi, bronze medalist in the double distance at the Doha 2024 World Championships, was third with 2:13.61.World champion Freya Colbert closely followed with 2:13.61, setting the stage for a highly competitive final.

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