The Swiss swimming scene is on fire! Records are tumbling left and right at the 2025 Swiss Short Course Swimming Championships, and the excitement is palpable as athletes gear up for the European Short Course Championships next month. But here's where it gets even more thrilling: the first two days alone have seen a flurry of new national records and qualifying times, leaving fans and analysts alike buzzing with anticipation. Could this be the year Switzerland makes a splash on the international stage? Let’s dive into the highlights.
Held from November 13-16, 2025, in Uster, Switzerland, this event is a crucial stepping stone for swimmers aiming to secure their spots at the European Championships. With races conducted in Short Course Meters (SCM), the competition is fierce, and the results are nothing short of spectacular. For those following along, live results are available at https://live.swimrankings.net/47813/.
Day One: Records Shattered and Expectations Soared
The opening day set the tone for what promises to be a historic championship. 19-year-old Angelina Patt stole the spotlight with a breathtaking performance in the women’s 50 backstroke, clocking 27.04 to shatter Nina Kost’s 2018 Swiss record of 27.27. This marks Patt’s first individual national record, a milestone that signals her rise as a force to be reckoned with. But that wasn’t all—she also dominated the women’s 400 IM, finishing in 4:43.38, nearly eight seconds ahead of Lilla Hauer (4:51.35). While Patt narrowly missed the European Championships qualifying time of 4:41.20 by just over two tenths, her performance left no doubt about her potential.
Noe Ponti continued his reign, securing wins in both the men’s 50 freestyle and 50 backstroke. In the 50 free, he touched the wall at 21.21, three tenths under the qualifying time of 21.52. Ponti, who holds the Swiss record in this event at 21.18 from last year’s meet, showed why he’s a favorite. In the 50 backstroke, he clocked 23.32, six tenths under the qualifying time of 23.96. Roman Mityukov also impressed, finishing second with a time of 23.82, well under the cut.
Antonio Djakovic and Marius Toscan further solidified their spots in the European Championships. Djakovic won the men’s 400 freestyle in 3:41.85, earning his qualifying time by over two seconds, while Toscan dominated the men’s 400 IM with a time of 4:09.15, three seconds under the cut of 4:12.17.
Other Day One Winners:
- Women’s 400 free: Vanna Djakovic (4:08.26)
- Men’s 200 breast: Gian-Luca Gartmann (2:08.22)
- Women’s 200 breast: Kay-Lyn Lohr (2:24.88)
- Men’s 100 fly: Leo Verschooten (52.66)
- Women’s 100 fly: Gaia Rasmussen (59.56)
- Women’s 50 free: Angelique Brugger (25.01)
Day Two: More Records Fall, and the Drama Intensifies
If Day One was impressive, Day Two was nothing short of extraordinary. Mael Allegrini etched his name into the record books with a stunning performance in the men’s 50 breaststroke, clocking 26.72 to edge out Martin Schweizer’s 11-year-old record of 26.80 by eight hundredths. Gian-Luca Gartmann, finishing second, tied the former record with a time of 26.80. Both swimmers dipped under the EA Short Course qualifying standard of 26.92, showcasing the depth of Swiss breaststroke talent.
Noe Ponti continued his dominance, winning the men’s 200 freestyle in 1:42.91, just shy of the Swiss record of 1:42.47. Balint Ashton (1:43.59) and Antonio Djakovic (1:44.36) also secured qualifying times, finishing second and third, respectively.
Roman Mityukov added to his medal haul, claiming gold in the men’s 100 backstroke with a time of 50.94, earning another qualifying time. Angelina Patt maintained her momentum, winning the women’s 100 backstroke in 58.75, just three tenths off the Swiss record, and the 100 IM in 1:00.41, securing new event qualifications.
Mael Allegrini doubled down on his success, winning the men’s 100 IM in 53.20, another European Champs qualifying time. Ilan Gagnebin clinched the men’s 200 butterfly with a time of 1:55.01, two tenths under the qualifying time.
The final events of the day—the men’s 1500 freestyle and the women’s 800 freestyle—saw Paul Niederberger (14:57.78) and Vanna Djakovic (8:33.56) secure their qualifying times, capping off an unforgettable two days of competition.
Other Day Two Winners:
- Women’s 200 free: Gaia Rasmussen (1:59.79)
- Women’s 50 breast: Rahel Haller (31.08)
But here’s the controversial part: With so many records falling and qualifying times being met, one has to wonder—is Swiss swimming on the brink of a golden era, or is this just a fleeting moment of brilliance? And what does this mean for the upcoming European Championships? Could Switzerland emerge as a dominant force in the pool? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Are these performances sustainable, or is this a one-off? Let the debate begin!
