When David Popovici swims in the 200 meters freestyle final at the Olympic Games. Exact time of Romania

David Popovici is in great form and made a show in the second heat of the semi-finals of the 200m freestyle at the 2024 Olympic Games. Paris.

The Romanian easily qualified for the final, managing to get the best time, as he did in the stage preceding the semi-finals.

When David Popovici swims in the 200 meters freestyle final at the Olympic Games

David Popovici made a total show in the second heat of the 200-meter freestyle semifinals at the Paris Olympics and easily qualified for the final, managing to achieve the best time: 1:44.53. Thus, the Romanian will start the final from lane four, being considered a big favorite. David Popovici will swim on Monday evening, starting at 21.40.

The second time in the semi-finals was obtained by the British Duncan Scott: 1.44.94. David Popovich he was also present in the 200m freestyle final at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, where he finished fourth.

The Olympic record for the 200-meter freestyle was set in 2008, when American Michael Phelps clocked 1:42.97 in Beijing. Instead, Germany’s Paul Biedermann, 37 years old, holds the world record, achieved in 2009, with a time of 1:42.00.