The big star of the first day of the Italian Open Swimming Championships was Lisa Angiolini.

In the pool at Riccione's Stadio del Nuoto, the 28-year-old from Poggibonsi (photo ANSA) qualified for the final of the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1'06"89, then won the national title by triumphing in the final with a time of 1'06"00. The latter allowed her to celebrate to the fullest: the Italian qualified for Paris 2024. It will be her first participation in the Olympic Games.

Then came Leonardo Deplano. The 24-year-old from Florence recorded 21"96 and entered the final of the 50 freestyle. In the evening, he clinched the title of Italian champion with a time of 21”93 seconds, securing his qualification for Paris 2024 based on his performance of 21”81 seconds in the semi-final at the World Championships in Doha (within the time limit of 21”8 seconds), a time that remained unmatched in the final. This will also mark his Olympic debut.