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European Swimming Championships: Ceccon, D'Ambrosio, and Pilato Advance

In swimming, Ceccon, D'Ambrosio, and Pilato progress to the semifinals. The 4x100 mixed relay was disqualified for irregularities.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: European Swimming Championships: Ceccon, D'Ambrosio, and Pilato Advance — Archive photoPhoto: BCeRo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

At the European Swimming Championships, Davide Ceccon reached the semifinals in the 200-meter breaststroke, showing good control during the heats. Swimmers D'Ambrosio and Pilato also qualified for the semifinals, contributing to the progress of the Italian team.

The Italian 4x100 mixed relay was disqualified due to an irregular kick in the breaststroke leg. Finals for Ceccon, Curtis, Martinenghi, Cerasuolo, and Quadarella will begin at 6:30 PM.

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