Overview

• Carmen Weiler clocked 58.83 seconds in the 100m backstroke to set a new national record and secure her ticket to the World Championships in Singapore.
• Hugo González de Oliveira is contesting the 100m and 200m backstroke and 200m individual medley as he seeks to qualify for the Singapore roster.
• Estella Tonrath aims to achieve the 2:09.73 minimum in the 200m backstroke and also competes in the 50m and 100m backstroke events.
• Only two athletes entered the 1500m freestyle final and seven signed up for the 800m freestyle, highlighting a decline in long-distance participation.
• RFEN technical director Santi Veiga has signaled plans to adjust training priorities to rebuild Spain’s traditional strength in distance swimming.