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Nicolò Martinenghi won the European gold medal in the 100m breaststroke at the Paris championships.

Nicolò Martinenghi delivered an impressive performance by winning gold in the 100m breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships held in Paris. His remarkable comeback in the second half of the race allowed him to finish first with a time of 58.58 seconds, ahead of competitors including Ivan Kozhakin and Simone Cerasuolo. Italian swimmers Simona Quadarella and Sara Curtis also achieved podium finishes, highlighting Italy's strong showing at the event.