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Federica
PELLEGRINI |
Sport |
Swimming |
NOC |
Italy
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Gender | Women |
Born | 05 Aug 1988
in Verona, ITA |
Height | 1.79 m |
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General Interest |
Awards and honours |
She was named Female Athlete of the Year at the 2019 Gazzetta Sports Awards in Italy. (oggi.it, 20 Dec 2019)
In 2018 she received the Giulio Onesti Award from the Giulio Onesti Foundation and was also presented with the 2018 Cangrande d'Oro Award in Verona, Italy. (repubblica.it, 28 Jun 2018; veronasera.it, 07 Mar 2018)
She was named Woman of the Year in 2017 by her fellow Italian athletes. (larena.it, 02 Mar 2018)
She was Italy's flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (abc.net.au, 06 Aug 2016)
She was named the International Sports Press Association [AIPS] 2011 European Female Athlete of the Year. (aipsmedia.com, 02 Jan 2012)
She was named the 2009 World Female Swimmer of the Year by Swimming World Magazine. She was also named European Female Swimmer of the Year by the magazine in 2009, 2010 and 2011. (swimmingworldmagazine.com, 30 Nov 2011, 01 Dec 2009) |
Most influential person in career |
Her family and coach Alberto Castagnetti. (ilsecoloxix.it, 20 Oct 2017) |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Winning gold in the 200m freestyle at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, Republic of Korea. (SportsDeskOnline, 09 Jun 2021; olympics.com, 01 Sep 2021; swimmingworldmagazine.com, 24 Apr 2020) |
Milestones |
She became the first swimmer to win eight world championship medals in the same individual event when she won a medal in the 200m freestyle at eight consecutive editions of the world championships from 2005 to 2019. She was also the first Italian swimmer to have won six career world championship medals in any event, as well as the first to win seven, eight, nine, 10 and 11 career world championship medals. (SportsDeskOnline, 09 Jun 2020; swimswam.com, 29 Jul 2019)
She became the first female Italian swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal, when she claimed gold in the 200m freestyle at the 2008 Games in Beijing. (SportsDeskOnline, 28 Oct 2020)
When she won silver in the 200m freestyle at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens at age 16 years and 12 days, she became the youngest Italian swimmer to win an Olympic medal. (SportsDeskOnline, 09 Jun 2020; montreal2005.org, 21 Jun 2005) |
Hobbies |
Spending time with her dogs, fashion, shoes. (Instagram profile, 14 May 2021; olympics.com, 23 Mar 2021) |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Verona, ITA |
General Interest |
Famous relatives |
Her grandfather Gastone was an Italian national wrestling champion. (oggi.it, 20 Dec 2019; federnuoto.it, 06 May 2011) |
Hero / Idol |
Swiss tennis player Roger Federer, Italian motorcyclist Valentino Rossi. (olympics.com, 23 Mar 2021; FINA Aquatics World Magazine, 07 Dec 2010; federicapellegrini.com, 19 Feb 2007) |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She first tried swimming when her parents took her to a pool before she was old enough to walk. |
Further Personal Information |
Languages |
English, Italian |
General Interest |
Nicknames |
Fede, Lioness of Verona, La Divina (sportfair.it, 20 Dec 2018; swimvortex.com, 11 Apr 2014; FINA Aquatics World Magazine, 20 Apr 2011) |
Other information |
RETIREMENT She retired from competitive swimming in November 2021 after triumphing in the 200m freestyle at the Italian winter short course championships. "I am very happy with how my farewell to swimming went. It's a pity there were no public spectators but at least my family, my old friends, the guys on my team and those I train with were there. I was told I would not feel the fatigue today, but I did. I was on the verge of crying, at one point I couldn't take it anymore. I recovered just in time to be able to compete." (larena.it, 07 Dec 2021)
REDEMPTION FOR RIO She says the disappointment of missing out on a medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she placed fourth in the 200m freestyle, helped motivate her as she went on to win gold in the event at the world championships in 2017. "That season [before the 2016 Games] was really good in terms of results and in terms of preparation. The only thing that went wrong was fourth place and not getting the medal. That [2017] season, I was thinking sometimes about Rio and the fourth place. I would try to push harder and harder to get a medal at the world championships. The year after in 2018? No. There was no thinking of Rio still affecting my life or my mind." She won world championship gold again in the 200m freestyle in 2019. "I was feeling more comfortable [after 2017] with my speed and feeling more comfortable with training and with workouts. Everything was going well, especially [at the 2019 World Championships] in Gwangju. I was feeling amazing, and did not expect that." (swimmingworldmagazine.com, 24 Apr 2020)
OTHER ACTIVITIES She was elected to the International Olympic Committee [IOC] Athletes' Commission during the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. "What motivated me the most was to find a way to stay in my world and contribute to it, so I think this is the right path for me. I think it's important to have the mindset of an athlete. From my experiences I know what athletes go through and I'm convinced that I can help them." She has also appeared as a judge on the television talent show 'Italia's Got Talent', and owns a restaurant that she opened in 2011 with her family in Venice, Italy, called Tacco 11. (olympics.com, 01 Sep 2021, 23 Mar 2021) |
International Debut |
Year |
2003 |
Competing for |
Italy |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Business Owner |
General Interest |
Injuries |
She was troubled by a back injury in late 2014 and early 2015, and underwent surgery for the problem later in 2015. (corriere.it, 19 Dec 2015; swimvortex.com, 21 Jan 2015) |
Olympic Games |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
7 |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.91 |
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2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
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2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
DSQ |
4 |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:39.28 |
6 |
2021 |
Tokyo, JPN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:56.68 |
4 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.18 |
Heats |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
8 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
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Heats |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
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6 |
2016 |
Rio de Janeiro, BRA |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:36.78 |
5 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
400m Freestyle |
4:04.50 |
5 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
200m Freestyle |
1:56.73 |
Heats |
2012 |
London, ENG |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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7 |
2012 |
London, ENG |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:56.30 |
Heats |
2012 |
London, ENG |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
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1 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
200m Freestyle |
1:54.82 |
5 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
400m Freestyle |
4:04.56 |
Heats |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
800m Freestyle |
DNS |
Heats |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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4 |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:49.76 |
Heats |
2008 |
Beijing, CHN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
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Heats |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
DSQ |
2 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
200m Freestyle |
1:58.22 |
10 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
100m Freestyle |
55.30 |
74 |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
50m Freestyle |
DNS |
Heats |
2004 |
Athens, GRE |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:44.88 |
World Championships |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
1 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
200m Freestyle |
1:54.22 |
Heats |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
100m Freestyle |
54.68 |
Heats |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
50m Freestyle |
25.08 |
4 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:56.50 |
8 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:25.58 |
6 |
2019 |
Gwangju, KOR |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:43.27 |
1 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
200m Freestyle |
1:54.73 |
Semifinal |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
100m Freestyle |
54.26 |
Heats |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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5 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:24.89 |
8 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:59.98 |
8 |
2017 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:46.33 |
2 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.32 |
Heats |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
6 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:37.16 |
2 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:48.41 |
5 |
2015 |
Kazan, RUS |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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Semifinal |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
200m Backstroke |
2:09.97 |
2 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.14 |
Heats |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
DSQ |
7 |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:57.91 |
Heats |
2013 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:39.50 |
Heat |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
800m Freestyle |
DNS |
1 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
400m Freestyle |
4:01.97 |
1 |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.58 |
Heat |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
Heat |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
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Heat |
2011 |
Shanghai, CHN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
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Heat |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
800m Freestyle |
DNS |
4 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:46.57 |
1 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
400m Freestyle |
3:59.15 |
1 |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
200m Freestyle |
1:52.98 |
Heat |
2009 |
Rome, ITA |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
Heats |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
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5 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
400m Freestyle |
4:05.79 |
3 |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
200m Freestyle |
1:56.97 |
Heats |
2007 |
Melbourne, VIC, AUS |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
8:06.64 |
2 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
200m Freestyle |
1:58.73 |
10 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
100m Freestyle |
55.37 |
5 |
2005 |
Montreal, CAN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
4:04.90 |
Heats |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
8 |
2003 |
Barcelona, ESP |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
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World Championships Short Course |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
4 |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
200m Freestyle |
1:53.18 |
Semifinal |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
100m Freestyle |
52.86 |
7 |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:30.96 |
6 |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:43.18 |
3 |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:51.38 |
5 |
2018 |
Hangzhou, CHN |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:38.08 |
1 |
2016 |
Windsor, ON, CAN |
200m Freestyle |
1:51.73 |
5 |
2016 |
Windsor, ON, CAN |
100m Freestyle |
52.43 |
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2016 |
Windsor, ON, CAN |
400m Freestyle |
DNS |
2 |
2016 |
Windsor, ON, CAN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:30.28 |
Heats |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
200m Backstroke |
2:05.76 |
5 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
200m Freestyle |
1:54.01 |
3 |
2014 |
Doha, QAT |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:29.48 |
6 |
2012 |
Istanbul, TUR |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:46.01 |
7 |
2012 |
Istanbul, TUR |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:56.12 |
7 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.24 |
3 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
400m Freestyle |
3:59.52 |
6 |
2010 |
Dubai, UAE |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:46.80 |
3 |
2006 |
Shanghai, CHN |
400m Freestyle |
4:03.63 |
4 |
2006 |
Shanghai, CHN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:50.39 |
2 |
2006 |
Shanghai, CHN |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.15 |
7 |
2006 |
Shanghai, CHN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:39.18 |
European Championships |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
3 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:22.64 |
2 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
200m Freestyle |
1:56.29 |
Heats |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
3 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:56.72 |
2 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:29.35 |
3 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:56.30 |
6 |
2021 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:39.08 |
5 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
100m Freestyle |
54.04 |
5 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:32.37 |
5 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:38.11 |
4 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:24.94 |
4 |
2018 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:57.00 |
1 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.93 |
2 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:24.55 |
2 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:45.74 |
5 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:54.79 |
2 |
2016 |
London, ENG |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:37.68 |
4 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
400m Freestyle |
4:04.42 |
1 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
200m Freestyle |
1:56.01 |
1 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:50.53 |
5 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
3:48.23 |
3 |
2014 |
Berlin, GER |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:37.63 |
1 |
2012 |
Debrecen, HUN |
200m Freestyle |
1:56.76 |
Heats |
2012 |
Debrecen, HUN |
400m Freestyle |
4:14.27 |
3 |
2012 |
Debrecen, HUN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:39.84 |
1 |
2012 |
Debrecen, HUN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:52.90 |
3 |
2010 |
Budapest, HUN |
800m Freestyle |
8:24.99 |
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2010 |
Budapest, HUN |
400m Freestyle |
DNS |
1 |
2010 |
Budapest, HUN |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.45 |
1 |
2008 |
Eindhoven, NED |
400m Freestyle |
4:01.53 |
Heats |
2008 |
Eindhoven, NED |
200m Freestyle |
DSQ |
Heats |
2008 |
Eindhoven, NED |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
2 |
2008 |
Eindhoven, NED |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:41.06 |
3 |
2008 |
Eindhoven, NED |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
7:55.69 |
Heats |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
400m Freestyle |
DNS |
Semi Final |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
200m Freestyle |
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Heats |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
100m Freestyle |
DNS |
6 |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:42.59 |
5 |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 200m Freestyle Relay |
8:02.61 |
Heats |
2006 |
Budapest, HUN |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
DSQ |
6 |
2004 |
Madrid, ESP |
100m Freestyle |
55.33 |
4 |
2004 |
Madrid, ESP |
200m Freestyle |
2:00.28 |
5 |
2004 |
Madrid, ESP |
4 x 100m Freestyle Relay |
3:45.72 |
4 |
2004 |
Madrid, ESP |
4 x 100m Medley Relay |
4:07.79 |
European Championships Short Course |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
Heats |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
400m Freestyle |
DNS |
2 |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
200m Freestyle |
1:52.88 |
6 |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
100m Freestyle |
52.30 |
2 |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
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5 |
2019 |
Glasgow, SCO |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:30.37 |
7 |
2017 |
Copenhagen, DEN |
100m Freestyle |
52.97 |
Heats |
2017 |
Copenhagen, DEN |
200m Backstroke |
DNS |
Semifinal |
2017 |
Copenhagen, DEN |
100m Backstroke |
57.98 |
8 |
2017 |
Copenhagen, DEN |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
DSQ |
3 |
2017 |
Copenhagen, DEN |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:29.38 |
1 |
2015 |
Netanya, ISR |
200m Freestyle |
1:51.89 |
Heats |
2015 |
Netanya, ISR |
200m Backstroke |
DNS |
5 |
2015 |
Netanya, ISR |
100m Freestyle |
52.56 |
1 |
2015 |
Netanya, ISR |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:36.05 |
4 |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:37.56 |
Heats |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
200m Backstroke |
DNS |
3 |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
400m Freestyle |
3:58.90 |
1 |
2013 |
Herning, DEN |
200m Freestyle |
1:52.80 |
|
2011 |
Szczecin, POL |
200m Freestyle |
DNS |
4 |
2011 |
Szczecin, POL |
400m Freestyle |
4:00.46 |
3 |
2011 |
Szczecin, POL |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:38.12 |
|
2010 |
Eindhoven, NED |
200m Freestyle |
DNS |
|
2010 |
Eindhoven, NED |
400m Freestyle |
DNF |
1 |
2010 |
Eindhoven, NED |
800m Freestyle |
8:15.20 |
5 |
2010 |
Eindhoven, NED |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:40.44 |
3 |
2010 |
Eindhoven, NED |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:49.56 |
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2009 |
Istanbul, TUR |
400m Freestyle |
DNS |
8 |
2009 |
Istanbul, TUR |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:47.70 |
1 |
2009 |
Istanbul, TUR |
200m Freestyle |
1:51.17 |
4 |
2009 |
Istanbul, TUR |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:39.03 |
1 |
2008 |
Rijeka, CRO |
200m Freestyle |
1:51.85 |
3 |
2008 |
Rijeka, CRO |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:47.05 |
4 |
2008 |
Rijeka, CRO |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:38.88 |
2 |
2007 |
Debrecen, HUN |
400m Freestyle |
4:00.78 |
5 |
2007 |
Debrecen, HUN |
200m Freestyle |
1:56.61 |
13 |
2006 |
Helsinki, FIN |
100m Freestyle |
55.08 |
7 |
2006 |
Helsinki, FIN |
800m Freestyle |
8:25.00 |
5 |
2006 |
Helsinki, FIN |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.51 |
2 |
2006 |
Helsinki, FIN |
400m Freestyle |
3:59.96 |
7 |
2006 |
Helsinki, FIN |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:41.12 |
3 |
2005 |
Trieste, ITA |
400m Freestyle |
4:02.81 |
1 |
2005 |
Trieste, ITA |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.54 |
6 |
2005 |
Trieste, ITA |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:40.31 |
5 |
2004 |
Vienna, AUT |
100m Freestyle |
54.25 |
4 |
2004 |
Vienna, AUT |
200m Freestyle |
1:57.45 |
7 |
2004 |
Vienna, AUT |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:41.96 |
14 |
2003 |
Dublin, IRL |
100m Freestyle |
54.67 |
9 |
2003 |
Dublin, IRL |
200m Freestyle |
1:58.46 |
7 |
2003 |
Dublin, IRL |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:52.29 |
World Cup |
Rank |
Year |
Venue |
Event |
Result |
3 |
2019 |
Tokyo, JPN |
100m Backstroke |
1:00.13 |
2 |
2019 |
Tokyo, JPN |
100m Freestyle |
53.40 |
16 |
2017 |
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Overall |
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2 |
2017 |
Berlin, GER |
200m Freestyle |
1:52.05 |
6 |
2017 |
Berlin, GER |
4 x 50m Medley Relay |
1:42.24 |
6 |
2017 |
Berlin, GER |
4 x 50m Freestyle Relay |
1:32.51 |
2 |
2017 |
Eindhoven, NED |
200m Freestyle |
1:51.63 |
1 |
2017 |
Moscow, RUS |
400m Freestyle |
3:57.80 |
5 |
2017 |
Moscow, RUS |
100m Freestyle |
52.99 |
1 |
2007 |
Berlin, GER |
400m Freestyle |
4:02.29 |
3 |
2007 |
Berlin, GER |
200m Freestyle |
1:55.29 |
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