Soncino Sporting Club Swimmers Shine at Los Angeles Cup, Qualify for National Championships
A strong showing at the Los Angeles Cup swimming competition in Lodi has propelled athletes from the Soncino Sporting Club toward national recognition, with several swimmers achieving qualifying times for upcoming championships. The team demonstrated impressive performance across multiple disciplines, signaling a promising season ahead.
Giada Merisio Secures National Youth Criteria Berth
Giada Merisio delivered a standout performance, earning the first qualifying pass for the National Youth Criteria, scheduled to take place in Riccione this spring. Merisio achieved this feat in the 200-meter butterfly, clocking a time of 2:30.18. She nearly met the qualifying standard in the 100-meter butterfly as well, finishing with a time of 1:08.05 – just 50 hundredths of a second off the mark.
Butterfly Dominance on Display
The butterfly events proved particularly successful for the Soncino Sporting Club. Several athletes posted strong results in both the 50 and 100-meter distances. Matteo Benelli recorded times of 28.80 and 1:04.36, respectively, while Martina Elhamzawi finished in 34.11 and 1:17.20. Additional notable performances included those of Emma Bagini (30.51; 1:10.46), Nicole Gallon (32.87; 1:11.93), Aishveer Singh (1:02.71; 2:20.85), Alessandro Mercandelli (1:01.07; 2:13.77), and Carlotta Franzelli (1:08.40; 2:28.50).
Freestyle Performances Impress
Moving to freestyle, several swimmers delivered convincing results in the 200 and 400-meter events. Sara Teeth posted times of 2:10.27 and 4:30.40, while Margherita Maianti finished in 2:11.49 and 4:38.38. Omar i sleep recorded 2:03.89 and 4:18.16, and Stefano Istanbul achieved 1:54.48 and 4:03.56. Other strong showings came from Alessandra Dalipay (2:19.07; 4:47.40), Benedetta Vezzoni (2:26.73; 5:19.97), Asia Arillotta (2:27.37), and Andrea Marinoni (2:07.45). In the shorter freestyle sprints, Alessandro Ziglioli swam 25.65 and 56.70 for the 50 and 100 meters, respectively, followed by Naomi Bergamaschi (27.18; 57.81) and Below Dalipay (1:11.84).
Versatility Shines in Individual Medleys and Stroke Events
Several athletes demonstrated versatility across multiple strokes. Martina Chiara Costili achieved quality results in the 100-meter breaststroke (1:26.75) and the 200-meter breaststroke (3:05.42). Aurora Colpani Alessi excelled in the 100-meter butterfly (1:05.14), the 50-meter freestyle (31.41), and the 200-meter backstroke (2:26.67). Allyson Myorini posted times of 1:13.26 and 2:42.92 in the 100 and 200-meter backstroke, respectively, while Sofia Schiavini recorded 2:42.06 in the 200-meter breaststroke, 2:26.99 in the 200-meter butterfly, and 5:15.67 in the 400-meter medley.
The Soncino Sporting Club’s performance at the Los Angeles Cup underscores the dedication and talent within the team, setting a positive trajectory for the upcoming national competitions.
