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Luca Hoek finishes fourth in the 100 meters freestyle at the European Championships
The Spanish swimmer achieved the best historical result for Spain in this event, while Popovici retained his title in Paris.
Luca Hoek finished in fourth place in the final of the 100 meters freestyle at the European Championships in Paris, achieving the best historic result for Spain in this event. His performance was notable, but it wasn't enough to reach the podium.
The event was dominated by David Popovici, who defended his title and set a new championship record with a time of 46.56 seconds. Popovici, who has maintained an impressive reign since 2022, surpassed Russian Egor Kornev, who finished in second place.
The final stood out not only for the skill of the competitors but also for the thrilling competition in the final meters, where Popovici showcased his talent. Hoek, despite his great effort, missed out on the medals.