Benedetta Pilato, a 19-year-old world champion, set an Italian record in the 100 breaststroke at the 2024 Sette Colli Trophy with a time of 1:05.44. This impressive performance indicates that Pilato is in strong form and could be a promising sign for her heading into the Paris Olympics next month.
Pilato surpassed her previous best time of 1:05.70 from the 2022 Italian Championships and broke Arianna Castiglioni’s national record of 1:05.67 that had stood for three years. Her impressive performance at the Sette Colli Trophy shows that she is back on track and ready to compete at the highest level.
Angharad Evans finished second with a time of 1:05.91, Martina Carraro placed third with a time of 1:06.43, and Tes Schouten finished fourth with a time of 1:06.65. Evans recently broke the British record and recorded her second sub-1:06 swim of her career, while Carraro’s performance was her fastest since the Italian Championships last April. Schouten, who won silver at the 2024 World Championships, also had a solid showing and could be a contender for medals in Paris next month.
Overall, Pilato’s performance at the Sette Colli Trophy was a positive sign for her future success in competitive swimming. With her impressive form and determination to win, she could be one to watch in Paris next month as she aims to make history once again on the international stage.
