Charlotte Bonnet Leads Kromowidjojo, Sjostrom, Pellegrini Into 100 Free Final

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France’s Charlotte Bonnet led the way into a star-studded final of the women’s 100 free at the European Champs, touching in 51.71 for the top seed in Frdiay’s final.

Denmark’s Pernille Blume, the Olympic gold medalist in the 50 free, claimed the second seed in 52.09, one hundredth ahead of the Netherlands’ Femke Heemskerk (52.10).

France’s Marie Wattel finished fourth in 52.35, ahead of the Netherlands’ Ranomi Kromowidjojo (52.49) and Sweden’s Sarah Sjostrom (52.65). Kromowidjojo had already qualified first in the 50 fly semis, while Sjostrom missed that final.

Italy’s Federica Pellegrini took seventh in 52.85, and Russia’s Rozaliya Nasretdinova edged out Sweden’s Louise Hansson for the eighth spot, 53.02 to 53.19.

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