David Popovici finished fourth in the 100m freestyle final at the World Short Course (25m) Championships in Melbourne.

David Popovichi did not get on the podium, but he set a new junior world record

The gold medal went to the big favorite Kyle Chalmers (hero of the home team), he stopped the clock at 45.16.

Following the Australian on the podium were Maxim Grusse (France – 45.41) and Alessandro Miressi (Italy – 45.57).

David Popovici came in fourth with a time of 45.64 (new junior world record + new senior national record).

David has stated several times that he hates short pool, but that he came to Australia for the World Cup to gain experience.

Know:

• Despite the fact that David has already turned 18 years old, the results obtained this year are also counted among juniors (45.64 seconds is a junior record).

CM 100 m short freestyle, final ranking

1 Kyle Chalmers (Australia) 45.16 / Gold Medal

2 Maxim Grusse (France) 45.41 / silver medal

3 Alessandro Miressi (Italy) 45.57 / bronze medal

4 David Popovici (Romania) 45.64

5 Thomas Ceccone (Italy) 45.72

6 Jeanle Pan (China) 45.77

7 Jordan Crooks (Cayman Islands) 45.77

8 Tom Dean (Great Britain) 46.11.

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Romanian athletes have registered for the WC in short-course swimming

• David Popovich – coach Adrian Redulescu / 100 m, 200 m and 400 m freestyle.

• Robert Glinza – coach Luca Gabrillo / 50 m, 100 m, 200 m backstroke and 100 m freestyle.

• Andrii Angel – coach Marius Grigore / 50 m backstroke and 50 m butterfly.

What you need to know about WC from swimming in short water

The competition in Melbourne runs from December 13 to 18, with a total prize pool of $2.16 million.

How will athletes be awarded?

1st place – $10,000

2nd place – $8,000

3rd place – $7,000

4th place – $6,000

5th place – $5,000

6th place – $4,000

7th place – $3000

8th place – $2000.