Mar 12 • 13:03 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia ERR

Estonian divers won 26 medals at the World Cup stage

Estonian divers achieved significant success, garnering 26 medals at the World Cup stage in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy.

Estonian divers had a remarkable performance at the World Cup stage held in Lignano Sabbiadoro, Italy, where they secured a total of 26 medals across various categories. In the adults category, Aleksei Popov earned a silver medal in the 50m immersion event with a time of 14.82 seconds, while Denis Kurtenkov followed closely to win bronze in the same event with a time of 15.05 seconds. Additionally, the Estonian men's relay team clinched a bronze medal in the 4×100m immersion with a time of 2:34.72.

Notably, the junior category displayed exceptional talent, with Sten Baumann being crowned the winner of the 400m immersion event, setting a new Estonian junior record with a time of 3:01.65. Baumann also achieved a silver medal in the 200m immersion distance, highlighting the depth of talent within the Estonian junior team. Meanwhile, Sofie Pekarski took the top podium spot in the 50m bi-fins event and added a bronze medal in the 100m bi-fins category.

Krete Maalust also made headlines by winning four medals, which included gold in both the 100m immersion and 50m immersion events, a silver in the 50m surface, and a bronze in the 100m surface. This successful outing not only showcases the strength of Estonian divers on the international stage but also underlines their potential for future competitions, as they continue to break national records and achieve podium finishes in various events.

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