The second day of finals at the Trofeo Sette Colli IP kicks off at 6:00 PM, with the Monte Mario stands packed with enthusiastic fans ready to cheer on their champions. The spectacle is guaranteed with the numerous thrilling races we have lined up today. In the water, we'll see Olympic champions, world champions, and European champions—top-level athletes seeking the right sensations ahead of the most important event: the Olympic Games.
Attending the races and presenting the awards was also the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani.
With roaring crowds and a vibrant atmosphere, we are set for an evening of outstanding swimming, where every race could deliver unforgettable moments and record-breaking performances. The elite of international swimming will compete fiercely, promising excitement and suspense until the very last stroke. All that remains is for us to enjoy the show and cheer on our champions in this prestigious setting.
Women's 100m Butterfly: Hansson and Ikee deliver an almost identical race, separated by mere hundredths of a second throughout. The Swedish swimmer prevails with a time of 57.34, while the Japanese finishes in 57.36. Viola Scotto di Carlo secures third with a personal best of 57.87.
Men's 200m Butterfly: Giacomo Carini claims a stunning victory with a personal best of 1:54.34, ranking him fourth in the world this season. Olympic bronze medalist Federico Burdisso takes second with his second-best time of the season, 1:55.20. Young freestyle specialist Ragaini finishes third with a personal best, showing significant improvement.
Women's 100m Backstroke: The Dutch dominate the intermediate backstroke distance, with Kira Toussaint taking gold in 1:00.13 and Maaike de Waard claiming silver in 1:00.33. Britain's Dawson finishes third with 1:00.83.
Men's 50m Backstroke: A thrilling showdown between Italians Ceccon and Lamberti. The world champion in the 100m backstroke, Ceccon, is bested by Lamberti, who equals Ceccon's Italian record with 24.40, the fifth fastest time in the world this season. Ceccon takes silver with 24.55, and Brazilian Basseto secures bronze with 24.86.
Women's 400m Individual Medley: Ireland's Walshe leads from the first 50m and doesn't relinquish her lead, finishing with an excellent 4:37.17, placing her 14th in the world this season. Italy's Franceschi, bronze medalist in this event at the Doha 2024 World Championships, finishes second in 4:38.77. Current world champion Freya Colbert takes third in 4:40.15. Multiple champion Katinka Hosszu, beloved by the Italian crowd, finishes seventh.
Men's 400m Individual Medley: The spotlight is on Daiya Seto, the 30-year-old from Moroyama, who finishes in 4:09.68, placing him sixth in the world this season. Britain’s Litchfield takes second in 4:14.61, with Scotland’s Hutchison in third at 4:14.90.
Women's 100m Freestyle: Olympic 100m butterfly champion from Rio 2016, Sarah Sjostrom, wins the battle against Olympic silver medalist Siobhan Haughey with a time of 52.57 to Haughey's 52.78. Britain's Hopkin takes third in 53.53. Olympic champion Penny Oleksiak wins the B final in 53.77.
Men's 100m Freestyle: Italy’s Alessandro Miressi wins the premier race with a time of 48.08. World silver medalist Miressi outpaces Britain's Richards (48.45), who specializes in the double distance. Brazil’s Santos takes bronze in 48.80.
Women's 50m Breaststroke: Benny Pilato goes under 30 seconds again, winning gold with 29.71. Swedish Sophie Hansson, younger sister of Louise Hansson, who won gold in the 100m butterfly, finishes second in 30.68. Italy’s Lisa Angiolini takes third in 30.70.
Men's 50m Breaststroke: The beloved Tête Martinenghi wins the 50m breaststroke, following his 100m victory yesterday, with a time of 26.65. Viberti takes silver in 26.80, and Cerasuolo completes the all-Italian podium with 27.05.
Women's 800m Freestyle: An exciting head-to-head between Gose and Quadarella. The athletes are separated by mere hundredths until the final meters. The home crowd favorite wins with a remarkable 8:18.95, just ahead of the German's 8:19.20, echoing their thrilling finish at the Doha 2024 World Championships. The bronze goes to another German, Maertens, with a time of 8:27.92, placing her 17th in the world this season.
Men's 800m Freestyle: The German Maertens starts strong but is caught by De Tullio, Wiffen, and Wellbrock. The finish is uncertain until the final 100m, when Maertens changes pace and finishes in 7:43.53, moving him to fourth in the world this season. De Tullio achieves a personal best of 7:45.80, and double world champion Wiffen takes bronze in 7:46.83.
