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  • Hungary clinches first place, Slovakia writes history

    Hungary clinched the first place in Group A after winning a brilliant game against Greece. The other favorites all blew their respective rivals away, Russia scored 34, the third-best effort in the all-time single-game scoring rankings. Slovakia wrote history by claiming a historic first win at the European Championships, it came at the expense of Serbia.

    Official Ball Malmsten Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena Germany (white caps) Vs. Spain (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Giorgio Scala / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    10 ESP CRESPI BARRIGA Paula Spain, 12 GER KRUKENBERG Lynn Germany Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena Germany (white caps) Vs. Spain (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Giorgio Scala / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    OCA Miguel Coach Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena Germany (white caps) Vs. Spain (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Giorgio Scala / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    5 GRE PLEVRITOU Margarita Greece Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena Hungary (white caps) Vs. Greece (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Giorgio Scala / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    2 HUN SZILAGYI Dorottya Hungary, 5 GRE PLEVRITOU Margarita Greece Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena Hungary (white caps) Vs. Greece (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Giorgio Scala / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    Hungary Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena Hungary (white caps) Vs. Greece (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Giorgio Scala / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    11 HUN RYBANSKA Natasa Hungary Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena Hungary (white caps) Vs. Greece (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Giorgio Scala / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    5 GUILLET Louise FRA France Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena NED – Netherlands (white caps) Vs. FRA – France (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Pasquale Mesiano / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    Team SVK Slovakia Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena SVK – Slovakia (white caps) Vs. SRB – Serbia (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Pasquale Mesiano / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    9 ILIC Hristina SRB Serbia Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena SVK – Slovakia (white caps) Vs. SRB – Serbia (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Pasquale Mesiano / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    3 PANTOVIC Jovana SRB Serbia 8 KOLAROVA Tamara SLK Slovakia Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena SVK – Slovakia (white caps) Vs. SRB – Serbia (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Pasquale Mesiano / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    Team SLK Slovakia Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena SVK – Slovakia (white caps) Vs. SRB – Serbia (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo ©Pasquale Mesiano / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    9 NED KEUNING Maartje Netherlands Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena NETHERLANDS (white caps) Vs. FRANCE (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo © Andrea Staccioli / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    10 NED JOUSTRA Kitty Lynn Netherlands Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena NETHERLANDS (white caps) Vs. FRANCE (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo © Andrea Staccioli / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    10 RUS SOBOLEVA Evgeniia Russia, 7 CRO TOPIC Mia Croatia Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena RUSSIA (white caps) Vs. CROATIA (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo © Andrea Staccioli / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    3 RUS PROKOFYEVA Ekaterina Russia Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena RUSSIA (white caps) Vs. CROATIA (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo © Andrea Staccioli / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    11 RUS IVANOVA Evgeniya Russia, 4 CRO CAREVIC Ema Croatia Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena RUSSIA (white caps) Vs. CROATIA (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo © Andrea Staccioli / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena ITALY (white caps) Vs. ISRAEL (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo © Andrea Staccioli / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    11 ITA CHIAPPINI Izabella Italy, 8 ISR BEN DAVID Lior Israel Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena ITALY (white caps) Vs. ISRAEL (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo © Andrea Staccioli / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto
    11 ITA CHIAPPINI Izabella Italy, 8 ISR BEN DAVID Lior Israel Budapest 17/01/2020 Duna Arena ITALY (white caps) Vs. ISRAEL (blue caps) Women XXXIV LEN European Water Polo Championships 2020 Photo © Andrea Staccioli / Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto

    Women’s preliminaries, Round 4
    Group A: Hungary v Greece 13-10, Russia v Croatia 34-1, Slovakia v Serbia 6-2
    Standings: 1. Hungary 12, 2. Russia 9, 3. Greece 9, 4. Slovakia 3, 5. Croatia 3, 6. Serbia 0
    Group B: Germany v Spain 4-19, Netherlands v France 18-1, Italy v Israel 17-1
    Standings: 1. Netherlands 12, 2. Spain 12, 3. Italy 6, 4. France 6, 5. Israel 0, 6. Germany 0

    Another thrilling evening took place in the Duna Arena where 3,000 fans went wild as Hungary was rushing to an 11-6 lead against Greece in the fourth period of the game which was crucial in wake of the final rankings in Group A.

    The match was a masterpiece of women’s water polo, the action-packed opening period saw 4 goals apiece as the offenses were devastating at both ends. With two quick exchanges the sides reached 6-6 by the middle of the second, then Hungary’s defence started clicking – and that froze the Greeks for as long as 13:53 minutes.

    During this phase, the home side netted 5 in a row – their New-Zealand born center-forward Rebecca Parkes was outstanding in front of the goal, scored two action goals and a man-up – so they led 11-6 early in the fourth. Then the Greeks came back to life and by hitting three in a span of 94 seconds they came back to 11-9. They even killed a double man-down but couldn’t add one more and with 3:04 to go Krisztina Garda’s magnificent shot from 7m (her 4th goal in the game) killed the Greeks’ momentum. Margarita Plevritou buried a man-up 1:38 from time but Dora Leimeter also sent the ball home in a 6 on 5 to secure the Magyars’ win and their top spot in the group.

    The preceding match was also an exciting one as Slovakia managed to beat the Serbs and claim its first-ever victory in the history of the Europeans. The only new team of the field – compared to 2018 – had one appearance before, in 1993, when they lost all their six matches in Leeds. Here they lost three more – as expected against the giants of the group – but now they seized the opportunity and outplayed the Serbs in all aspects of the game. The defenses were outstanding, especially Slovakian goalie Kristina Horvathova, who finished the match with a sensational 88.2% saving percentage (14 stops on 16 attempts, including a penalty catch). The Serbs could score at 2-0, after 13:24 minutes, but then they sank and their following (and last) goal came at 6-1, 24 seconds from time, after another scoreless period of 18:12 minutes. This has set up an ‘all-in’ match between Slovakia and Croatia for the 4th place and a spot in the quarters.

    The other encounters were even more one-sided than in the initial phase of the tournament. As the heavy favourites are gearing up and getting their right rhythm, the lower-ranked sides are finding harder and harder to score against them. The Germans could net four against Spain, but Croatia, France, and Israel was limited to a single goal in their respective matches.

    The Russians bettered their own scoring record in Budapest as they netted 34 against Croatia (hit 31 against Slovakia on the opening day, and now already stands with 100 goals). This was the third-best offensive effort in the history of the Europeans – the Netherlands 37-goal blast against Sweden in the first edition in Oslo 1985 is still a standing record, the Russians came close in Barcelona 2018 when they scored 35 against Turkey.

    For more details, detailed statistics, play-by-play descriptions visit:
    http://wp2020budapest.microplustiming.com

    Press release from LEN, images courtesy of Deepbluemedia

  • This nerve-wracking footage shows a daring diver taking a swim – with a group of CROCODILES.

    Roberto Ocha can be seen floating inches from the mighty predators as he filmed a documentary about marine life in the Gardens of The Queen, Cuba.

    The ocean videographer, of Guayaquil in Ecuador, captured the footage in March 2019.

  • Using a swim specific snorkel is a really good way to improve and develop your Freestyle stroke. Heather is here to cover everything from what a swimming snorkel is to how and why you can use one!

  • As done for previous FINA World Championships, a qualifying procedure with “A” and “B” standard times will be implemented for Fukuoka 2021.

    1. FINA “A” & “B” SWIMMING QUALIFYING TIME STANDARDS

    WOMEN MEN
    B – 1 Entry A – 2 Entries A – 2 Entries B – 1 Entry
    00:25.92 00:25.04 50 m Freestyle 00:22.18 00:22.96
    00:56.15 00:54.25 100 m Freestyle 00:48.77 00:50.48
    02:02.81 01:58.66 200 m Freestyle 01:47.06 01:50.81
    04:19.34 04:10.57 400 m Freestyle 03:48.15 03:56.14
    08:56.03 08:37.90 800 m Freestyle 07:53.11 08:09.67
    17:24.20 16:29.57 1500 m Freestyle 15:04.64 15:36.30
    00:29.21 00:28.22 50 m Backstroke 00:25.17 00:26.05
    01:02.71 01:00.59 100 m Backstroke 00:54.03 00:55.92
    02:15.67 02:11.08 200 m Backstroke 01:58.07 02:02.20
    00:32.31 00:31.22 50 m Breaststroke 00:27.33 00:28.29
    01:09.79 01:07.43 100 m Breaststroke 00:59.75 01:01.84
    02:31.02 02:25.91 200 m Breaststroke 02:10.32 02:14.88
    00:27.24 00:26.32 50 m Butterfly 00:23.63 00:24.46
    01:00.37 00:58.33 100 m Butterfly 00:51.96 00:53.78
    02:13.73 02:09.21 200 m Butterfly 01:56.71 02:00.79
    02:17.63 02:12.98 200 m Ind. Medley 01:59.76 02:03.95
    04:52.97 04:43.06 400 m Ind. Medley 04:17.48 04:26.49
    1 Team 4 x 100 m Freestyle 1 Team
    1 Team 4 x 200 m Freestyle 1 Team
    1 Team 4 x 100 m Medley 1 Team
    4 x 100 m Freestyle Mixed – 1 Team
    4 x 100 m Medley Mixed – 1 Team

     

    If a National Federation enters only one (1) swimmer per event, all swimmers entered must meet the qualifying “B” standard time.

    If two (2) swimmers are entered in the same event, both of them must meet the qualifying “A” standard time.

    Federations may enter swimmers regardless of standard times if they meet the following criteria (as per FINA Rule BL 9.3.6.2) https://www.fina.org/content/fina-rules:

    • No swimmer qualified: two (2) men and two (2) women;
    • One (1) or two (2) swimmers qualified, additional swimmers up to a maximum of four (4) swimmers (two (2) men and two (2) women);
    • Three (3) swimmers qualified one (1) additional swimmer provided that both genders are represented;
    • Swimmers entered without qualifying time must have participated in the National Championships of the Federation or in a FINA approved qualifying event. These swimmers will be allowed to enter in two (2) different events each, but they cannot swim in the same event, p.a. 50 m Freestyle;

    2. QUALIFYING PERIOD

    The swimming qualifying time standards must be obtained at any of the competitions specified below during the following period:

    Qualification period: 1 March 2020 – 4 July 2021

    3. QUALIFYING EVENTS:

    • Continental Championships 2020 and 2021
    • International Competitions, to be approved in advance by FINA
    • National Competitions, to be approved in advance by FINA

    FINA will only accept entry times which have been achieved at competitions officially approved by FINA. Please refer also to FINA Rule BL 12.

    FINA will only accept entry times achieved at competitions officially approved by FINA. Please refer also to FINA Rule BL 12 https://www.fina.org/content/fina-rules.

    Please kindly note that all events approved for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games between 1st March and 29th June 2020 are automatically approved as qualifying events for the FINA World Championships Fukuoka 2021. The NF does not need to resubmit the application.

    Please check the official FINA memo for specific details:
    https://www.fina.org/sites/default/files/memo_qual_events_fukuoka_2021_sw_qualification_procedure_13012020.pdf

    fukuoka photo
    Image courtesy of ioa8320, Pixabay License Free for commercial use, No attribution required

  • After the first meet of the FINA Champions Swim Series 2020, in Shenzhen, swimming stars are travelling to the Chinese capital, Beijing, for the second meet of the Series. Get ready for another two days of some thrilling Swimming races!

  • As a teenager, Casey Legler was one of the fastest swimmers in the world. She was also an alcoholic. After overcoming trauma caused by competing at the Olympics, Casey became the first woman to be signed as a male fashion model.

  • Whether the 2020 edition of the FINA Champions Swim Series is their first or second experience in the competition, athletes from around the world continue to show their appreciation for the format, the competition schedule and the entertainment program associated with this successful event!

  • Dave Salo will retire as Southern California men’s and women’s swimming coach after 14 years when the season ends in late March, but he will continue coaching Olympic hopefuls who train on the school’s campus.

    Salo said Thursday that after the Tokyo Games end in August he will continue with Novaquatics Swim Club, where he worked from 1990 to 2006 before taking over at USC.

    Salo served as head U.S. women’s coach at the 2013 and 2015 world championships, and head men’s coach at the 2005 worlds and last year’s short course world meet. He was an assistant on U.S. Olympic staffs in 2000, ‘04 and ’12.

    Among the top swimmers he coached at USC were Olympians Haley Anderson, Amanda Beard, Katinka Hosszu, Lenny Krayzelburg, Jason Lezak, Ous Mellouli, Vladimir Morozov, Aaron Peirsol, and Rebecca Soni.

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