Live Day 3 Analysis & Results
- RICCIONE, Italy – the third day of competition at the Absolute Italian Championships Unipol 2025 saw numerous athletes vying for qualification in upcoming youth events, including the European...
- the morning session featured a series of preliminary heats across various disciplines:
- The morning kicked off with the slow heats of the men's 800m freestyle.
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Absolute Italian Championship unipol 2025: Day 3 Recap
RICCIONE, Italy – the third day of competition at the Absolute Italian Championships Unipol 2025 saw numerous athletes vying for qualification in upcoming youth events, including the European Junior and World Junior Championships, as well as the Singapore World Cup this summer.
Morning Session Highlights
the morning session featured a series of preliminary heats across various disciplines:
- Men’s 800m Freestyle (Slow Heats)
- Women’s 200m Individual Medley
- Men’s 200m Individual Medley
- Women’s 100m Freestyle
- Men’s 100m Freestyle
- Women’s 1500m Freestyle (Slow Heats)
Full start lists are available here.
Men’s 800m Freestyle (Slow Heats)
The morning kicked off with the slow heats of the men’s 800m freestyle. The target time for World Cup qualification in Singapore is 7:44.0.
Records to Note:
- World Record: 7:32.12 – Lin Zhang (CHN), 2009
- World Junior Record: 7:43.37 – Lorenzo Galossi (ITA),2022
- European Record: 7:38.19 – Daniel Wiffen (IRL), 2024
- European Junior Record: 7:43.37 – Lorenzo galossi (ITA),2022
- Italian Record: 7:39.27 – Gregorio Paltrinieri (ITA), 2019
Dario Verani (CS Army/Livorno Aquatics) swam an 8:05.12, but his time was not officially ranked. Fabio Dalu (CS Army/Esperia Cagliari) set a reference time of 8:09.65 for the fast heats in the afternoon.
Women’s 200m Individual Medley
The Singapore World Cup qualifying time for this event is 2:11.1.
Records to Note:
- World Record: 2:06.12 – Katinka Hosszu (HUN), 2015
- World Junior Record: 2:06.56 – Summer McIntosh (CAN), 2024
- European Record: 2:06.12 – Katinka Hosszu (HUN), 2015
- Italian Record: 2:09.30 – Sara Franceschi (ITA), 2023
Top 8 finishers:
- Sara Franceschi (Fiamme Gialle/Livorno Aquatics) – 2:14.77
- Anita Gastaldi (CS Carabinieri/V2 Swimming Turin) – 2:15.52
- Francesca Fangio (CS Army/In Sport rane) – 2:15.85
- Anna Pirovano (Blue Flames/In Sport Rane) – 2:15.91
- Jada Alzetta (Leosport Nice Footwear) – 2:16.12
- claudia Di Passio (CC Aniene) – 2:16.24
- Francesca Fresia (CS Carabinieri/Aquatica Turin) – 2:16.64
- Caterina Santambrogio (In sport Rane) – 2:17.50
The finalists where closely matched, suggesting a competitive final. Sara Franceschi (Fiamme Gialle/Livorno Aquatics) led the pack with a time of 2:14.77. Anita Gastaldi (CS Carabinieri/V2 Nuoto Torino), fresh off her silver medal in the 100m butterfly, also performed well.
Men’s 200m Individual Medley
The Singapore World cup qualifying time is 1:57.6.
Records to Note:
- World Record: 1:54.00 – Ryan Lochte (USA), 2011
- World Junior Record: 1:56.99 – Hubert Kos (HUN), 2021
- European Record: 1:54.06 – Leon Marchand (FRA), 2024
- Italian Record: 1:56.21 – Alberto Razzetti (ITA), 2023
Top 8 Finishers:
- Massimiliano Matteazzi (In Sport Rane) – 2:00.78
- Alberto Razzetti (Yellow Flames/Genoa Swimming My sport) – 2:00.99
- Lorenzo Altini (CN Turin) – 2:01.18
- Christian Mantegazza (Yellow flame/Trezzo Sport Team) – 2:01.81
- Alessandro Tredici (GS Marina Militare/H. Sport Florence) – 2:01.87
- Pier Andrea Matteazzi (CS Army/In Sport Rane) – 2:01.97
- Lorenzo Glessi (CS Army/Gorizia Nuoto) – 2:02.05
- Simone Spediacci (In Sport Rane) – 2:02.23
The top eight swimmers were separated by less then a second and a half. Massimiliano Matteazzi (In Sport Rane) led with a time of 2:00.78,followed closely by Italian record holder Alberto Razzetti (Yellow Flames/Genoa Swimming my Sport) at 2:00.99. Christian Mantegazza and Alessandro Tredici are also expected to be strong contenders in the final.
Women’s 100m Freestyle
The Singapore World Cup qualifying time is 53.8.
Records to Note:
- World Record: 51.71 – Sarah Sjöström (SWE), 2017
- World Junior Record: 52.70 – Penelope oleksiak (CAN), 2016
- European Record: 51.71 – Sarah Sjöström (SWE), 2017
- Italian Record: 53.18 – federica Pellegrini (ITA), 2016
top 8 Finishers:
- Sara Curtis (CS Army/CS Roero) – 53.57
- Emma Virginia Menicucci (CS Army/CC Aniene) – 54.27
- Chiara Tarantino (Yellow Flames/In Sport Rane) – 54.90
- Federica Toma (CS Carabinieri/In Sport Rane) – 55.50
- Costanza Cocconcelli (Yellow Flames/Nuoto Club Azzurra 91) – 55.52
- Matilde Biagiotti (GS Fiamme Oro/Rari Nantes Florence) – 55.62
- Sofia Morini (CS Army/Nuoto Club Azzurra 91) – 55.76
- Anna Chiara Mascolo (CS Carabinieri/H. Sport Florence) – 55.91
sara Curtis (CS Army/CS Roero) impressed with a time of 53.57.If she repeats this performance in the final, she could secure individual qualification for the World Cup. Emma Virginia Menicucci (CS Army/CC Aniene) also had a strong showing, lowering her personal best to 54.27. The final will feature several members of the Italian
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Absolute Italian Championship Unipol 2025: Day 3 Recap - Your Questions Answered
The Absolute Italian Championship Unipol 2025 is underway, and Day 3 delivered some exciting performances! This recap breaks down the key moments from the morning session, focusing on athletes vying for spots in the European Junior and World Junior Championships, and the Singapore World Cup. Grab your goggles, and let’s dive in!
What is the Absolute Italian Championship Unipol?
The Absolute Italian Championship Unipol is a prestigious swimming competition held in Italy. It serves as a qualifying event for major international competitions, including the European Junior Championships, World Junior Championships, and the FINA World Cups—like the upcoming one in Singapore. Winning or achieving qualifying times here can be crucial for athletes aiming for international glory.
What Happened on Day 3 of the Italian Swimming Championships?
Day 3 of the competition was packed with preliminary heats. The morning session featured races across several disciplines. Here’s a rapid overview:
- Men’s 800m Freestyle (Slow Heats)
- Women’s 200m individual Medley
- Men’s 200m Individual Medley
- Women’s 100m Freestyle
- Men’s 100m Freestyle
- Women’s 1500m Freestyle (Slow Heats)
The athletes competed to secure qualifying times for various events, including the Singapore World Cup. The official start lists can be found here.