Anastasiia Kirpichnikova Dominates 1500m Freestyle at French Championships
Anastasiia Kirpichnikova wins the 1500m freestyle at the French Championships, preparing for World Championships.
Key Points
- • Kirpichnikova wins 1500m freestyle with 15:55.27 time.
- • She is the reigning Olympic silver medalist in this event.
- • Qualified for World Championships in Singapore in six weeks.
- • Aims to also qualify in 200m and 800m events.
Anastasiia Kirpichnikova clinched victory in the 1500m freestyle at the 2025 French Swimming Championships held in Montpellier, clocking in at an impressive 15 minutes 55.27 seconds—over a length ahead of her nearest rival. This win comes as a significant boost for Kirpichnikova, who is an Olympic silver medalist in this event from the Paris Olympics held last summer. Her triumph at the national level not only reinforces her status as a leading swimmer but also assures her participation in the upcoming World Championships in Singapore, just six weeks away.
In her post-race reflections, Kirpichnikova expressed satisfaction with her performance, remarking, "It's really a good time for this period. There are still five weeks of work left, and I hope to swim even faster at the World Championships." She had already secured qualifications in the 400m freestyle but is keen on also qualifying for the 200m and 800m events.
On her approach to the race, the 24-year-old shared insights into her mindset, explaining that after the 400m competition, she felt relaxed and confident: "Today, I was calm. I was almost sure I would do a good time." Kirpichnikova's current form and mental resilience signal a promising outlook as she prepares for the challenges ahead at the World Championships.