- Spanish Summer Infantil Swimming Championships held in Ciudad Real featured 79 swimmers from 28 clubs of FNCV.
- The young athletes won a total of 16 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver, and 3 bronze.
- Two new Regional Best Marks (Mejores Marcas Autonómicas) were established during the event.
- Notable performances from swimmers Álex Barranquero, Lucas Díaz, and César Payà highlighted the championships.
- Clubs like Horadada, Alfa Torrevieja, and Xirivella stood out in the medals tally.
Spanish Summer Infantil Swimming Championships 2025 Wrap Up: A Stunning Display of Young Talent in Ciudad Real
The Spanish Summer Infantil Swimming Championships (50m), hosted in Ciudad Real, recently wrapped up amidst impressive performances from 79 young swimmers representing 28 clubs affiliated with the Federation of Swimming of the Valencian Community (FNCV). The intense competition brought home 16 medals - including 5 golds – and also the breaking of two Regional Best Marks, a testament to the rising talents within Spain’s aquatic sports scene.
Notable Medal Winners and Standout Swimmers
The championships showcased remarkable skills from a roster of young athletes, many born in 2010 and 2011, who excelled in various disciplines such as freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly, and medley events. Here’s a closer look at the medalists who made a splash:
| Swimmer | club | Medals | Key Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Barranquero (2010) | Horadada | 2 Gold, 2 Silver | Gold in 800m Free (8:45.50),400m IM (4:47.02) Silver in 1500m Free & 200m Butterfly |
| Lucas Díaz (2010) | Xirivella | 1 Gold, 2 Silver | Gold in 100m Breaststroke (1:06.54) Silver in 50m & 200m Breaststroke |
| Néstor Zavgorodniy (2010) | Alfa Torrevieja | 1 Gold, 1 Silver | Gold in 100m Butterfly (57.26) Silver in 50m Butterfly |
| César Payà (2010) | CE eldense | 1 Gold | Gold in 50m Freestyle (24.32) |
Regional Best Marks Set During the Event
Beyond their medals, two swimmers managed to break or equal Regional Best Marks (Mejores Marcas Autonómicas) in their respective age categories, underscoring the high competitive level present:
- Lucas Díaz (Xirivella, 15 years old): Set a new MMA in 100m breaststroke with a time of 1:06.45 during the heats.
- César Payà (CE Eldense): Equaled the MMA in 50m freestyle with a timing of 24.30 during the heats.
Medal Count by Clubs
The club competition was tough, with several teams showing great strength. Here’s a summary of the medals earned by leading clubs:
| Club | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horadada | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Alfa Torrevieja | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Xirivella | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CE Eldense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Valenciano | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Trencaones Alzira | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ferca | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Looking Ahead: Radiant Futures for Spanish Infantil Swimming
This championship not only crowned the best swimmers of the infantile category over distances in a 50m pool but also highlighted the promising future of swimming in Spain. many of these young athletes, such as Álex Barranquero and Lucas Díaz, are already showing capabilities that hint at triumphant careers in national and international competitions ahead.
the event, proudly organized under the aegis of the Federación de Natación Comunidad Valenciana, continues to foster competitive spirit and development among young swimmers, strengthening Spain’s position in aquatic sports.
About the Federación de Natación Comunidad Valenciana (FNCV)
The FNCV manages swimming competitions and development programs in the Valencian region of Spain, promoting the sport from grassroots to elite levels.The federation’s commitment to nurturing young talent is visible in the outstanding results achieved by its affiliated clubs and swimmers in national events such as this one.
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