Overview
- Curtis, who earlier in the day swam an Italian record of 27.23 then was briefly disqualified and reinstated after an appeal, lowered the European 50m backstroke to 27.07 in the Settecolli final on Friday.
- The 19‑year‑old added another milestone on Saturday by becoming the first Italian woman under 53 seconds in the 100m freestyle with a 52.69.
- Marrit Steenbergen set a new world record in the women's 100m freestyle at the meet with a 51.68, marking the fastest ever swim in the event.
- The Foro Italico meet produced other top performances that shifted rankings, including David Popovici's 47.24 and Simona Quadarella's meeting record in the 1500m.
- Coaches and federations view Settecolli as a key form test for European selection and Paris preparation, and Curtis’s rise has been linked in coverage to her training and study at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.