European Aquatics Championships: Grousset, Moluh, and Pigrée advance to semi-finals

French swimmers are making waves at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, with Maxime Grousset, Mary-Ambre Moluh, and Analia Pigrée all securing spots in their respective semi-finals.

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The French swimmers have perfectly launched their morning at the European Championships in Paris.

Grousset, the world champion, showcased his dominance in the men's 100m butterfly, clocking the third-fastest time in the heats at 51.03 seconds. He will compete in the semi-finals this evening, aiming to move closer to another podium finish.

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The world champion Maxime Grousset, as expected, mastered his entry into the 100m butterfly, finishing his heat in 51.03, the third-best qualifying time.

In the women's 50m backstroke, Moluh delivered a strong performance, finishing second in her heat with a time of 27.39 seconds, just behind Italy's Sara Curtis. Pigrée followed suit, winning her heat in 27.61 seconds, ensuring both French swimmers advance to the next stage.

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Mary-Ambre Moluh strikes hard again, finishing her heat in 27.39, the second-best time in the heats.

These qualifications extend a successful start to the championships for the French swimming team, which has already seen strong individual performances and relay successes. Grousset, Moluh, and Pigrée are now just one race away from reaching the European finals, with further opportunities for speed and medals expected tonight.

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A few minutes later, Analia Pigrée followed suit by winning her heat as well, in 27.61.