Alberto Razzetti won the silver medal in the men’s 400-metre individual medley at the 2026 European Swimming Championships on Monday [1, 2].
The result solidifies Italy's standing in the continental rankings and marks a significant individual achievement for Razzetti in one of swimming's most demanding events.
The race took place in Paris, France, where Razzetti clocked a finishing time of four minutes 10.40 seconds [1, 3]. This performance earned him the second-fastest time of the final, placing him behind gold medalist Ilia Borodin of Russia [1, 3]. Borodin secured the top spot on the podium with a time of four minutes 08.17 seconds [1, 3].
Rounding out the top three was Max Litchfield of Great Britain, who took the bronze medal with a time of four minutes 11.58 seconds [1]. The competition highlighted the narrow margins of elite medley swimming, with only a few seconds separating the three medalists.
This achievement contributed to a growing tally for the Italian delegation. Razzetti's silver medal represented the 24th medal for Italy during the competition [1].
The 400-metre individual medley requires swimmers to master four different strokes—butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle—making it a primary test of versatility and endurance. Razzetti's silver finish underscores his status as one of Europe's premier all-around swimmers.
“Alberto Razzetti won the silver medal in the men’s 400-metre individual medley”
Razzetti's performance maintains Italy's competitiveness in the individual medley, a discipline that often serves as a bellwether for overall swimming program strength. By securing a podium finish in Paris, Italy continues to build a deep medal count, signaling a strong collective performance across multiple events in the 2026 championships.
