Reggiana Nuoto’s Rising Stars Qualify for National Championships
Reggiana Nuoto is celebrating a significant achievement as twelve of its athletes have qualified for the prestigious Criteria Nazionali Giovanili BEPER, set to take place from March 26th to April 2nd at the Stadio del Nuoto in Riccione. This event brings together Italy’s most promising young swimming talents across the Ragazzi, Juniores, and Cadetti categories.
A Strong Showing at Regional Championships
The qualification period culminated with the finals of the “Campionati Regionali di Categoria in vasca corta 2025-26” (CRCVC) held on March 15th and 16th in Riccione. Reggiana Nuoto demonstrated exceptional performance, securing 4th place in the team standings out of 34 participating societies, with a total of 944 points and an impressive haul of 20 gold, 18 silver, and 14 bronze medals.
Athletes to Watch
The qualified athletes represent a diverse range of talent within Reggiana Nuoto. For the Ragazzi category, Nicolò Baldi, Leonardo Bernardi, Nathan Colimodio, and Federico Zini will compete. Gianpaolo Benelli, Mattia Campanale, Matteo Galeotti, and Alessio Savinelli will represent the Juniores category, even as Simone Ficarelli, Fabio De Vitis, Sebastian Manfredi, and Riccardo Stocchetti will compete in the Cadetti category.
Individual Medal Highlights
Several athletes stood out during the regional championships. Nathan Colimodio secured gold medals in the 50, 100, and 200-meter breaststroke, along with silver in the 50-meter freestyle and bronze in the 50-meter butterfly. Riccardo Stocchetti also delivered a strong performance, earning multiple gold medals in freestyle and butterfly events. Angelica Morini also excelled, winning gold in the 50 and 100-meter butterfly and 100-meter backstroke.
Relay Success
Reggiana Nuoto’s success extended to relay events, with gold medals in the 4×100-meter mixed Senior and 4×100-meter freestyle Juniores. The team also secured silver in the 4×100-meter freestyle Senior and bronze in the 4×100-meter freestyle Ragazzi.
Looking Ahead to the National Championships
Filippo Barbacini, the sports director of Reggiana Nuoto, expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, highlighting the challenges of competing with limited facilities. He noted the promising times achieved by the athletes, setting a positive outlook for the upcoming national championships.
FAQ
Q: What are the Criteria Nazionali Giovanili BEPER?
A: They are the national youth championships in Italy, bringing together the best young swimming talents in the country.
Q: Where will the national championships be held?
A: The championships will be held at the Stadio del Nuoto in Riccione, Italy.
Q: How did Reggiana Nuoto perform at the regional championships?
A: Reggiana Nuoto finished 4th overall at the regional championships, winning 20 gold, 18 silver, and 14 bronze medals.
Q: When do the Criteria Nazionali Giovanili BEPER take place?
A: From March 26th to April 2nd.
Did you know? Reggiana Nuoto is the only team in the top four of the regional championships that operates with a single swimming facility.
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