David Popovici s-a calificat în semifinale la 200 m liber la Campionatele Europene de la Paris. Românul a obținut al patrulea timp din serii

David Popovici qualified for the semifinals of the 200m freestyle at the European Swimming Championships in Paris, finishing with the fourth-best time. He aims to win gold and make history by becoming the first swimmer to win both the 100m and 200m freestyle at three consecutive European Championships. Popovici had a strong start but slowed down during the race. The semifinals are scheduled for the evening, with the final set for August 14. He expressed confidence in his performance and the differences between the two events.