​Andriy Ungur managed to qualify on Thursday in the semi-finals of the 100m backstroke as part of the European Short Course Swimming (25m) from Otopeni. The 25-year-old athlete will compete for entry to the grand final in the evening.

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With a result of 50 seconds, 61/100, Andrii showed the third overall time and advanced to the semi-finals.

Denis-Laurean Popescu also qualified for the semi-finals with the 11th time of the series: 51 seconds 42/100.

“This is my best time, it’s very good for the morning. I am waiting for the semi-finals and will try better. I have supporters, family, supporters from Baia Mare, from far away. I want to make them happy.

We are at home, and I have been preparing for five years. I like the 100m backstroke, especially the shorter distance. I dream of going to the Olympic Games.

I would like there to be short swimming at the Olympic Games, I swim very well on my back and under water” – Andriy Ungurfor Antena Sport.

Know:

• The semi-finals are scheduled for Thursday evening, from 18:36, respectively 18:39.

• Vlad-Stefan Michalake also qualified in the 200m butterfly with the sixth time of the series, 1min 55s 63/100. The semi-finals will take place on Thursday evening at 19:34 and 19:39.

Full schedule for the evening session on Thursday 7th December from CE Short Course Swimming

18:00: Women’s 200 m backstroke – final

18:07: 50 m freestyle, men – final

18:12: Women’s 200 m butterfly – Final

18:19: 200 m medley (men) – semi-finals (Robert Badia and Daniel Nikushan)

18:29: Women’s 100m freestyle – semi-finals

18:36: Men’s 100m backstroke – semi-finals (Andrei Ungur and Denys Popescu)

18:43: Award ceremony – 200 m backstroke (women).

18:48 – Award ceremony – 50 m freestyle among men

18:53: Award ceremony – 200 m butterfly

18:58: Women’s 100m Medley – Final

19:04: 1500 m freestyle men – final (Vlad Stanku);

7:24 p.m.: Women’s 200m breaststroke – semi-final (Brigitta Wass);

19:34: Men’s 200m butterfly semi-finals

19:44: Women’s 50m backstroke – semi-finals

19:51: Award ceremony – 100 m mixed women’s

19:56 – Award ceremony – 1500 m freestyle, men

20:01: 100 m breaststroke, men – Final

20:08: Women’s mixed relay 4×50 m – Final

20:13: Award ceremony – 100 m breaststroke men

20:18: Award ceremony – women’s 4×50 m mixed relay.

Romania gathering for the European short course sailing from Otopeni

WOMAN: Diana Stiger, Ioana Styrbu, Issia Prisekariu, Brigitta Wass, Maisa Ratsiou, Anastasia Bako, Daria Silishtianu

MAN: David Popovichi, Vlad Stancu, Andrey Angel, Patrick Dinu, Darius Coman, Robert Badea, Denis Popescu, Andrey Ungur, Mihai Gergeli, Daniel Nikusan, Vlad Mihalace, Andrey Proka, Nandor Nagy, Aleksandra Stoyka.

Romania will host the 22nd European Junior Short Course Championships from 5 to 10 December 2023 at the Otopeni Sports Complex.