In a thrilling display of athleticism and family strength, Krzysztof Chmielewski claimed the silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly at the European Swimming Championships in Belgrade. His twin brother, Michał Chmielewski, secured the bronze, marking the first time both brothers have stood on the podium together in a senior competition. Hungarian swimmer Kristof Milak, the reigning Olympic champion and world record holder, won the gold.
A Close Finish in the Butterfly
The battle for medals in the 200-meter butterfly was anticipated to be between the Chmielewski brothers and Kristof Milak. True to expectations, Milak took an early lead and maintained it to finish first, with a time of 1:55.65. Krzysztof Chmielewski closed the gap significantly, finishing just 0.06 seconds behind Milak with a time of 1:55.71. Michał Chmielewski completed the podium with a time of 1:55.51, celebrating a historic achievement alongside his brother.
Narrow Miss for Fiedkiewicz
In the women’s 50-meter freestyle, Kornelia Fiedkiewicz narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing fourth with a time of 24.82 seconds. She was just three hundredths of a second behind Denmark’s Julie Kepp Jensen, who took bronze. The gold went to Hungary’s Petra Senanszky, who clocked in at 24.56 seconds.
Weather Interruptions
The evening session of the championships faced interruptions due to rain and strong winds, causing delays in the outdoor event. Despite the weather challenges, the competition showcased remarkable performances and set the stage for exciting future encounters.
