Nuoto - PRIMA SPORT

Pieter Coetze stabilisce il nuovo record mondiale nei 50 metri dorso a 22.09

09 Oct

Pieter Coetze sets a new world record in the 50-meter backstroke at 22.09

50-meter backstroke, World Cup, I swim, Pieter Coetze, world record

TASHKENT – South African swimmer Pieter Coetze has set a new world record in the 50-meter short-course backstroke, swimming a time of 22.09 seconds during the Tashkent World Cup. This time betters the previous mark of 22.11, held by Russia's Kliment Kolesnikov since 2022. After his performance, Coetze confessed: "When I saw the time on the scoreboard, I didn't even realize it was a world record. And then, a second later, I thought… 'The world record was 22.1.' So… there aren't many words to describe it. It's crazy." This result represents the first career world record for Coetze, who in…

Il Governo assegna altri 4,4 milioni ai gestori di piscine contro il caro energia

02 Oct

The Government allocates another 4.4 million to swimming pool operators to combat the high cost of energy.

financial aid, energy costs, Swimming Federation, sports facilities, I swim, Paul Barelli

Italian Swimming Federation President Paolo Barelli has announced the release of an additional €4.4 million to support swimming pool operators, bringing the total aid to €185 million from 2022. The decision was made following meetings with Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti and Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi to address the challenges associated with rising energy costs affecting swimming facilities. These funds are in addition to the €5 million already allocated for safety, expected by Christmas, and represent essential support for facility management, as well as ensuring…

Massimiliano Rosolino pubblica un manuale illustrato sul nuoto contemporaneo

30 September

Massimiliano Rosolino publishes an illustrated manual on contemporary swimming.

Training, illustrated manual, Massimiliano Rosolino, I swim, Olympic sport, swimming techniques

Massimiliano Rosolino, world and Olympic swimming champion, has published an illustrated manual to discover the secrets and techniques of modern swimming. The 152-page book, published by Gallucci, takes the reader through anecdotes, key players, styles, and training methods, enriched with detailed images. In the book, Rosolino also shares his personal experience of fatigue, tenacity, moments of growth, and a passion for training, emphasizing the importance of endurance, speed, concentration, and nutrition in competitive preparation. The text also includes exercises to perform in and out of the water, advice on rest and consistency, and inspiring stories of his…

Nuoto: niente europei in Polonia per Pilato e Tarantino sanzionate dopo il furto di Singapore

09 Oct

Swimming: Pilato and Tarantino, sanctioned after the Singapore theft, will not compete in the European Championships in Poland.

European Swimming Championships Poland, Swimming Federation, I swim, Attorney General, Benedetta Pilato and Chiara Tarantino sanctioned, 90-day suspension

ROME - Italian swimmers Benedetta Pilato and Chiara Tarantino have been sanctioned by the Federal Prosecutor's Office in connection with the theft at Singapore airport following the World Swimming Championships. Following the investigation launched after the duty-free theft at Singapore airport involving Pilato and Tarantino last August, the Italian Swimming Federation has accepted the Federal Prosecutor's proposed sanctions following a plea bargain. The two athletes will be suspended for 90 days, and will therefore be unable to participate in the European Short Course Championships in Poland from December 2 to 7.