According to reports from Italpress and La Gazzetta dello Sport, Italian swimmer Alberto Razzetti secured the silver medal in the men’s 400-meter individual medley at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, clocking a time of 4 minutes, 10 seconds, and 40 hundredths. The event took place at the Olympic Aquatic Center, marking the first podium finish for the Italian swimming delegation at the continental competition.
Alberto Razzetti Claims Silver Behind Ilia Borodin
The 27-year-old Italian athlete finished behind neutral competitor Ilia Borodin, who claimed the gold medal and set a championship record with a time of 4:08.17, as detailed by La Gazzetta dello Sport. British swimmer Max Litchfield rounded out the podium, taking the bronze medal with a time of 4:11.58. Razzetti, representing Fiamme Gialle and Nuoto My Sport, opened his race aggressively with a 55.82 split in the butterfly leg, but Borodin pulled ahead during the backstroke and breaststroke sections.
“I knew the Russian was stronger and for this reason I am happy with this silver,” Razzetti told RaiSport, as reported by Italpress and La Gazzetta dello Sport. He added that he was particularly pleased to share the podium with his close friend Max Litchfield.
Italian Relay Teams and Upcoming Semifinals in Paris
In the women’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay, the Italian quartet consisting of Alessandra Mao, Simona Quadarella, Matilde Biagiotti, and Bianca Nannucci finished in fifth place, trailing Great Britain, who won gold in 7:45.93 ahead of Hungary and Russia. Meanwhile, the men’s 4×200-meter freestyle relay team—featuring Carlos D’Ambrosio, Marco De Tullio, Jacopo Barbotti, and Filippo Megli—placed fourth with a time 1.30 seconds behind the British squad, which secured victory in 7:01.52 ahead of the host nation, France.
Additional events saw Sara Curtis dominate her 100-meter freestyle semifinal with a time of 52.93 seconds, recording the second-fastest overall time behind the Netherlands’ Marrit Steenbergen, who swam a championship-best 52.44 seconds. Thomas Ceccon advanced safely through the 50-meter butterfly semifinals, while Nicolò Martinenghi won his 100-meter breaststroke semifinal in 58.67 seconds ahead of Ireland’s Jack Kelly, and teammate Simone Cerasuolo qualified with an eighth-overall time of 59.29 seconds.
Did you know?
Alberto Razzetti’s silver medal in Paris represents the 24th total medal for Italy since the start of the European Aquatics Championships, and the nation’s eighth silver in the continental tournament, according to Italpress data.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did Alberto Razzetti swim in the 400-meter medley final?
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport and Italpress, Razzetti finished the race in 4 minutes, 10 seconds, and 40 hundredths (4’10″40).
Who won the gold medal in the men’s 400-meter individual medley at the Paris European Championships?
Neutral athlete Ilia Borodin won the gold medal with a time of 4:08.17, establishing a new championship record.
Which Italian swimmers advanced to upcoming finals?
Sara Curtis, Thomas Ceccon, Nicolò Martinenghi, and Simone Cerasuolo successfully advanced through their respective semifinal heats in Paris.
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