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Petkova Advances to Finals with Record-Setting Performance
12/12/2024 2:47:00 PM | Swimming & Diving
Diana Petkova recorded her second Bulgarian record at the World Aquatic Championships, topping the prior national mark in the 100m medley time
BUDAPEST, Hungary – Diana Petkova captured a Bulgarian national record on her way to a spot in the 100m medley finals Thursday.
Petkova snapped the national record twice during the day's events, first topping the Bulgarian standard in the preliminary heats with a time of 58.79. She would follow with a time of 58.28 in the semifinals to place seventh and secure a spot in Friday's finals.
Meet Highlights
- Kaique Alves, alongside Brazil's 4x100m freestyle relay team, captured an impressive 3:04.84 time to record the fastest South American time in the event, aided by a 45.82 split from the UA senior
- Petkova has set two Bulgarian records at the World Aquatic Championships, topping the country's standard in the 100m medley (58.28) and the 200m medley (2:09.50)
- Kalia Antoniou set a Cyprus national records in the 100m freestyle (53.45)
Results
- Tuesday, Dec. 10
- Diana Petkova: 200m Medley – 17th – 2:09.50
- Kalia Antoniou: 50m Butterfly – 26.44 – 30th
- Victor Johansson: Men's 1500m Freestyle – 14:34.27 – 10th
- Kaique Alves: 4x100m Freestyle Relay _ 3:04.84 – 5th
- Toni Dragoja: 4x100m Freestyle Relay – 3:05.68 – 7th
- Wednesday, Dec. 11
- Kalia Antoniou: 100m Free - 53.45 – 23rd
- Thursday, Dec. 12
- Diana Petkova: 100m Medley - 58.28 – 7th in semifinals
- Kalia Antoniou: 50m Backstroke – 26.8 – 17th
- Victor Johansson: 400m Freestyle – 3:39.60 – 10th
Players Mentioned
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