Romanian swimmer David Popovici, European, world and Olympic champion, qualified for the final of the 100 m freestyle at the European Swimming Championships in Paris on Tuesday evening, posting the fastest time of the semifinals.

Popovici set a new competition record, 46.72, after also leading the morning heats with 47.13.

Spain's Luca Hoek Le Guenedal recorded the second-fastest semifinal time, 47.26, followed by Russia's Egor Kornev in 47.27.

The 100 m freestyle final is scheduled for Wednesday at 19:52 (Romania time). AGERPRES (RO - writing by: Mihai Tenea; EN - writing by: Simona Klodnischi)

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