The Spanish national swimming team delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 European Short Course Championships in Lublin, Poland, achieving a historic total of six medals, which included three golds. This marks their best results since 2011 and serves as a promising indicator for their aspirations at the upcoming Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
With an average swimmer age of 21.6 years, the team demonstrated significant depth and talent. During the championships, they set an impressive 18 national records and had 25 swimmers qualify for the finals, highlighting a robust pipeline of emerging talent.
Under the leadership of technical director Santi Veiga, this generation of swimmers is committed to building on their accomplishments in future competitions, specifically targeting the European Championships in Paris 2026 and the World Championships in 2027.
The Lublin championships not only spotlighted the individual triumphs of the swimmers but also emphasized the collective strength and potential of Spanish swimming on the European stage. The team’s success is fostering optimism and setting a solid foundation for their goals leading up to the Olympics, positioning them as a formidable competitor in the sport.
As they continue to develop their skills and hone their competitive edge, the Spanish national team is poised for future victories in international swimming competitions.
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