Barcelona Vibrates with Records and Excitement in the Water: Spanish Swimming Bordering on Glory

The second day of the Trofeu Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona leaves historical marks and promising performances, despite the absence of national podiums.

The pool of the Trofeu Internacional Ciutat de Barcelona has witnessed a vibrant day, marked by the achievement of two impressive trophy records and an outstanding performance by the Spanish delegation that, although it has not reached the highest prize, has shown determination and potential. The day, which lasted until sunset on May 31, 2026, was a spectacle of speed and technique, with elite swimmers fighting for every hundredth.

The 50 meters backstroke They became the scene of a new record. The Russian Miron Lifincev shattered the previous record, stopping the clock in an astonishing 24.59 seconds. This mark surpasses the 24.64 seconds set by Michael Andrew in 2022, making clear the dominance of the Russian swimmer in this discipline. Lifincev did not give a chance to his competitors, Quintin McCarty (24.84) and Miroslav Knedla (24.91), who were just short of the podium. The Spanish representation, with Adrian Santos in fifth position (25.15) and Ivan Martinez seventh (25.30), he almost won the medals, demonstrating the competitiveness of our team in a highly demanding test.

Another record of the prestigious Ciutat de Barcelona fell in the category of 50 meters butterfly. The talented Ilya Kharun won the victory and a new historical mark by stopping the stopwatch at 22.99 seconds. This feat leaves behind Nicholas Santos' time of 23.03 seconds in 2022, consolidating Kharun as one of the emerging figures in world swimming. He surpassed Oleg Kostin (23.12) and the Brazilian veteran Nicholas Santos (23.31), who could not do anything against the overwhelming pace of the young swimmer.

Kharun did not stop there and demonstrated his versatility by also winning the 200 meter butterfly with a time of 1:56.18. The test was an exciting duel with Alberto Razzetti, who finished second with 1:56.47. Richard Marton completed the podium with 1:57.26, in a race that kept the public in suspense until the last turn.

For its part, Alberto Razzetti shone with its own light in the 200 meters stylesproclaiming himself champion with a time of 1:59.75. The Italian surpassed Gabor Zombori (2:00.25) and Jacopo Barbotti (2:00.69) in a demonstration of strength and strategy, especially in the breaststroke section, where he recovered from an initial disadvantage. In this same test, Nil Cadevall put together a very creditable performance, fighting side by side with the best and finishing in an outstanding fourth position with 2:01.67. Hector Morales also showed a good level, obtaining seventh place with 2:03.83.

In the demanding test of 100 meters freestyle, Patrick Sammon reaffirmed its supremacy with a time of 48.19 secondsa mark that, while it did not break its own morning record, was enough to secure the gold medal. The silver went to Quintin McCarty (48.99) and the bronze to Duncan Scott (49.11). Spanish swimming was not represented in this final, which underlines the high competitiveness of the event.

The 100 meter breaststroke left us with an unexpected outcome with the disqualification of Kirill Prigoda. The victory went to the Dutch Caspar Corbeauwho dominated the test with a resounding mark of 59.96 seconds. He beat Ilya Shymanovich (1:00.71) and Michael Houlie (1:01.08), who completed the podium.

The day also included the test of 200 meters backstrokewhere the Czech Jan Cejka was imposed with authority, marking a time of 1:56.65. His sustained pace from the start allowed him to maintain a considerable advantage over his rivals, including the Italians Matteo Venini (1:59.63) and Dylan Buonaguro (2:00.11). The Spanish Diego Mira placed in seventh position with 2:03.27.

In the 400 meters freestyleSpanish swimmers Carlos Garach and Alonso Gonzalez They fought tenaciously, obtaining sixth (3:52.63) and seventh (3:54.56) positions respectively. The victory went to the Italian Marco de Tullio with 3:48.29, followed by Victor Johansson (3:49.51) and Alessandro Ragaini (3:50.55).

The summary of the tests held on this exciting second day of the Ciutat de Barcelona International Trophy, with the most notable results:

100 free: 1. Patrick Sammon (Sun Devil) 48.19, 2. Quintin McCarty (Wolfpack Elite) 48.99, 3. Duncan Scott (University of Stirling) 49.11
400 free: 1. Marco de Tullio (Aniene) 3:48.29, 2. Victor Johansson (Sweden) 3:49.51, 3. Alessandro Ragaini (Italy) 3:50.55, 6. Carlos Garach (Spain) 3:52.63, 7. Alonso González (Spain) 3:54.56
50 back: 1. Miron Lifincev (Russia) 24.59 (meeting record), 2. Quintin McCarty (Wolfpack Elite) 24.84, 3. Miroslav Knedla (Czech Republic) 24.91, 5. Adrián Santos (Sant Andreu) 25.15, 7. Iván Martínez (Spain) 25.30
200 backstroke: 1. Jan Cejka (Czechia) 1:56.65, 2. Matteo Venini (Rane Rosse) 1:59.63, 3. Dylan Buonaguro (Fin Veneto) 2:00.11, 7. Diego Mira (Sabadell) 2:03.27
100 breaststroke: 1. Caspar Corbeau (Zwemfed) 59.96, 2. Ilya Shymanovich (Belarus) 1:00.71, 3. Michael Houlie (SSISA) 1:01.08
50 butterfly: 1. Ilya Kharun (Sun Devil Swimming) 22.99 (meeting record), 2. Oleg Kostin (Russia) 23.12, 3. Nicholas Santos (Floripa) 23.31
200 butterfly: 1. Ilya Kharun (Sun Devil) 1:56.18, 2. Alberto Razzetti (Italy) 1:56.47, 3. Richard Marton (Hungary) 1:57.26
200 styles: 1. Alberto Razzetti (Italy) 1:59.75, 2. Gabor Zombori (Hungary) 2:00.25, 3. Jacopo Barbotti (Italy) 2:00.69, 4. Nil Cadevall (Sant Andreu) 2:01.67, 7. Héctor Morales (Terrassa) 2:03.83

The competition continues, and the expectation to see if the Spanish swimmers manage to get on the podium in the coming days is maximum. Barcelona is establishing itself as an epicenter of elite swimming, attracting talent and setting the pace for major sporting events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who were the swimmers who broke records on the second day?: The trophy's records were broken by Miron Lifincev in the 50 back and by Ilya Kharun in the 50s butterfly.
Which Spanish swimmer came closest to the podium in the 50 backstroke?: Adrian Santos He was the Spanish swimmer closest to the podium in the 50 backstroke, finishing in fifth position.
How many personal or meeting records did Ilya Kharun achieve?: Ilya Kharun set a meet record in the 50 butterfly and also won the 200 butterfly.
Who won the 200 style test and what was Nil Cadevall's position?: The 200 style test was won by Alberto Razzetti. Nil Cadevall He obtained a creditable fourth position.
Were there disqualifications in any of the tests?: Yes, there was a disqualification in the 100 breaststroke event, that of Kirill Prigoda.
Which Spanish swimmer participated in the 100 meter freestyle final?: There was no Spanish representation in the 100 meter freestyle final.
In which events did Carlos Garach and Alonso González compete?: Carlos Garach and Alonso González competed in the 400 meter freestyle.
What was Miron Lifincev's time in the 50 backstroke?: Miron Lifincev's time in the 50 backstroke was 24.59 seconds.
Who took the gold medal in the 200 butterfly?: The gold medal in the 200 butterfly went to Ilya Kharun.
What position did Diego Mira obtain in the 200 backstroke?: Diego Mira finished in seventh position in the 200 backstroke.