Martina Grimaldi won the Italian National Open Water Swimming Championships in the 5 km event in addition to her earlier 10 km victory.

On the men’s side, Federico Vanelli on in another close race. The winners are selected to represent Italy at the upcoming World Championships in Barcelona.

While the 5 km and 10 km Italian representatives have been chosen, Italy’s 25 km championships will be held this Sunday, June 16th.

1. Federico Vanelli (C.C. Aniene), 57:31.70
2. Luca Ferretti (Marina Militare/N Livorno), 57:32.70
3. Simone Ruffini (C.S. Esercito/Pesaro Nuoto), 57:33.70
4. Matteo Furlan (Plain Team Veneto), 57:34.00
5. Nicola Bolzonello (C.S. Carabinieri), 57:38.20

1. Martina Grimaldi (Gs Fiamme Oro Napoli/Uispo Bo), 1:02:58.00
2. Rachele Bruni (Centro Sportivo Esercito/Forum), 1:02:58.60
3. Fabiana Lamberti (Fiamme Oro Napoli), 1:03:08.00
4. Alice Franco (Centro Sportivo Esercito/Asti Nuoto), 1:03:09.00
5. Giulia De Fusco (Marina Militare), 1:03:10.80

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