Italian swimmer Alberto Razzetti won the silver medal in the men's 400-meter individual medley on Monday at the 2026 European Swimming Championships [1, 2].
The result strengthens Italy's standing in the continental competition, marking a significant individual achievement in one of the most demanding events in swimming.
Competing in Paris, Razzetti clocked a time of 4:10.40 [3, 5]. He finished behind Russia's Ilia Borodin, who took the gold medal with a time of 4:08.17 [3, 5]. The bronze medal went to Max Litchfield of Great Britain, who finished in 4:11.58 [1].
This performance contributed to Italy's growing success at the championships. Following the event, Italy's total medal count for the competition reached 24 [1].
Local supporters celebrated the achievement of the Ligurian athlete. Silvia Salis said, "Siamo orgogliosi di te" [4].
The 400-meter individual medley requires athletes to master all four competitive strokes—butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle—within a single race. Razzetti's silver medal placement confirms his status as one of the top medley swimmers in Europe this year.
“Alberto Razzetti clocked a time of 4:10.40”
Razzetti's silver medal highlights Italy's depth in multi-stroke events and contributes to a strong overall performance at the 2026 European Championships. By securing a podium finish in the 400m individual medley, Razzetti maintains his competitiveness against top-tier rivals like Borodin and Litchfield on the international stage.
