Iván Martínez Sota surprises everyone and will compete in the final of the 50 backstroke
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Spanish swimmer Iván Martínez Sota qualified for the 50-meter backstroke final at the European Swimming Championships in Paris after finishing second in his semifinal heat. His performance was noted as a significant surprise during the day's competition.
In the same event, Italian swimmer Sara Curtis set a new world record in the 50-meter backstroke with a time of 26.56 seconds. Curtis secured the gold medal in the final, surpassing the previous record she had established during the semifinals held on Wednesday.
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Infobae (Iván Martínez Sota)Focuses on the unexpected success of a Spanish athlete
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