Danas Rapsys Takes European Title in Men’s 200 Free

Photo Courtesy: Sekunde

Lithuania’s Danas Rapsys dominated the field in the men’s 200 free at the European Short Course Championships, finishing in a quick 1:40.85. He never trailed, and Russia’s Aleksandr Krasnykh, who won the 400 free on day one, had no chance of catching up.

Krasnykh finished second in 1:42.22, coming on strong over the back half after sitting in sixth at the halfway point, while Great Britain’s Duncan Scott took the bronze in 1:43.07.

Estonia’s Kregor Zirk was fourth in 1:43.84, followed by the Netherlands’ Kyle Stolk (1:44.03) and Ireland’s Jordan Sloan (1:44.12). Sloan was in third place with 50 meters to go before fading badly.

Russia’s Mikhail Dovgalyuk (1:44.41) and Italy’s Fabio Lombini (1:45.05) rounded out the final.

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