Simone Cerasuolo Clinches Gold in 50m Breaststroke at World Championships

Italian swimmer Simone Cerasuolo secured a remarkable gold medal in the men's 50-meter breaststroke final at the Swimming World Championships held in Singapore. The talented 22-year-old from Imola achieved an impressive victory with a finishing time of 26 seconds and 54 hundredths. Cerasuolo's performance not only showcased his swimming prowess but also marked his most significant achievement to date. Following close behind Cerasuolo was Russian swimmer Kirill Prigoda, who finished in second place, just a fraction of a second shy of claiming gold. Chinese athlete Qin Haiyang rounded out the podium in third place. Cerasuolo entered the final as the favorite, having dedicated much of his training to perfecting the 50-meter breaststroke, an event that will debut in the Olympics in 2028 due to a recent decision made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Cerasuolo's triumph represents a significant milestone for Italy at the World Championships, which is set to conclude on August 3. His gold medal is the second to be earned by the Italian team in Singapore, following the earlier victory in synchronized diving from 3 meters, acquired by the duo of Chiara Pellacani and Matteo Santoro. With these two medals, Italy is proudly positioned within the top ten of the overall medal standings, showcasing the nation's formidable presence in the international swimming arena. As the Championships progress, anticipation builds for further achievements by the Italian athletes. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2