David Popovici qualified for the final of the 100 meter freestyle event at the Settecolli Trophy in Rome, after winning the silver medal in the 50 meter freestyle.

David Popovici, registered with CS Dinamo Bucharest, managed to qualify for the final of the 100 meters freestyle at the Settecolli Trophy in Rome, a day after winning silver in the 50 meters freestyle event. The athlete finished the heats with a time of 47.72 seconds, demonstrating an excellent performance. In the final, he will fight for a new medal, considering his good form. Additionally, Eric Ștefan Andrieș, the other Romanian in the 100 meters freestyle event, finished 4th in the fifth heat, with a time of 50.14 seconds. On the same day, Denis Popescu secured 3rd place in the 100 meters backstroke, qualifying for the B final with a time of 55.44 seconds. Alexandru Constantinescu did not participate in the announced event.