BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The European swimming championships are being hailed as the start of a new era in the sport.
Its the first major international tournament where competitors can no longer wear the neck-to-ankle bodysuits that helped set dozens of recent world records.
Several world record holders are set to take part in the pool events starting Monday. But it seems highly unlikely they — or anyone else — will improve on their best times.
Participants from 43 European countries — a record high — will compete for the 61 titles up for grabs at the championships.
All open water and synchronized events will be completed by Sunday.
