Christou sets record in Rome win; Ntountounaki third

Apostolos Christou delivered a commanding performance at the prestigious Sette Colli international swimming meet in Rome, clinching the men's 100m backstroke title with a season-best time of 52.47 seconds. This victory propels the Greek swimmer to fourth in the world rankings and second in Europe for the year, signaling a strong recovery from a recent health issue. Christou's performance confirms his readiness for the upcoming European Championships in Paris.

Equally impressive was Anna Ntountounaki's showing in the women's 100m butterfly. She achieved her best time of the season, 57.79 seconds, to secure a third-place finish. This performance not only earned her a podium spot but also met the qualifying standard for the World Championships in Budapest.

Other Greek swimmers also made their mark. Georgia Damasioti finished sixth in the 'B' final of the 100m butterfly, placing 14th overall with a time of 59.37 seconds. Eleni Antoniadou took second in the 'B' final of the 100m backstroke, finishing 10th overall at 1:01.70. Apostolos Papastamos placed fifth in the 'B' final of the 400m individual medley, coming in 13th with a time of 4:21.82.