Sara Curtis
Sara Curtis is an 18-year-old Italian swimmer from Savigliano, Cuneo, who recently made headlines by breaking the long-standing Italian record in the 100 meters freestyle, previously held by the legendary Federica Pellegrini. Competing at the absolute championships in Riccione, Curtis finished with a time of 53.01 seconds, surpassing Pellegrini's record of 53.18 seconds set in 2016. As the reigning European junior champion, her achievement not only highlights her exceptional talent but also marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning swimming career, as she qualifies for the upcoming World Championships.
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Sara Curtis won a gold medal in the women's 50 backstroke.
L'Italnuoto stravince il medagliere degli Europei in vasca corta
San Marino· 2025-12-08
Sara Curtis opened the evening with the best time ever in Europe for the 50m backstroke.
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Slovenia· 2025-12-08
Sara Curtis contributed to the Italian relay team's silver medal in the 4x50 freestyle.
Europei vasca corta, l'Italia apre con tre medaglieSan Marino· 2025-12-04
Sara Curtis is competing in the women's 50 freestyle.
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Italy· 2025-08-02
Sara Curtis is the first Italian swimmer in history to reach the world final in her specialty.
Il Caffè di Massimo Gramellini | Insulti a Sara Curtis, la prima italiana | Il caffè di Massimo GramelliniItaly· 2025-08-02
Sara Curtis is a young Italian swimmer who has been a victim of racist insults on social media.
Sara Curtis di nuovo attaccata sui social. Quando diceva «I miei record sono nigeriani? Frasi che mi fanno ribrezzo»Italy· 2025-08-01
Sara Curtis closely followed Mollie O'Callaghan's time in the 100m freestyle.
Janja Šegel na svetovnem prvenstvu spet brez polfinalaSlovenia· 2025-07-31
Sara Curtis is a rising star in swimming who recently broke the historic record in the 100 freestyle previously held by Federica Pellegrini.
Opinioni | Perché parliamo ancora del colore della pelle?Italy· 2025-05-26
Sara Curtis is the new phenomenon of Italian swimming, having recently set new Italian records in the 100 and 50 meter freestyle events.
Sara Curtis, parla l'allenatore Thomas Maggiora: «A 9 anni si presentò con un tuffo perfetto. Dopo 15 metri capii che era fuori dal comune»Italy· 2025-04-20
Sara Curtis is a rising star in Italian swimming who has accepted an offer to attend the University of Virginia.
Sara Curtis vola in America. La cuneese nuova stella del nuoto azzurro per un anno all'Università della Virginia: «Fantastica opportunità»Italy· 2025-04-19
Sara Curtis continues her extraordinary journey at the Assoluti, winning her third Italian title in a few days.
Sara Curtis vince i 50 stile agli Assoluti di Riccione, altro record italiano: «Devo ancora realizzare»Italy· 2025-04-16
Sara Curtis is the Italian swimming champion who recently broke the record previously held by Federica Pellegrini.
Sara Curtis, chi è il talento del nuoto che ha battuto il record di Federica Pellegrini: le treccine afro, la musica di Billie Eilish, le calze spaiate, il fidanzatoItaly· 2025-04-16
Sara Curtis set a new record in the 100 meters freestyle, beating the previous record held by Federica Pellegrini.
Nuoto, Sara Curtis batte il record di Federica Pellegrini nei 100 stile agli Assoluti di Riccione: «Battuto un mito»Italy· 2025-04-16