Spanish Swimming Takes on the Great International Stars

Malmstein Swim Open 2026: Spanish swimming takes on the big international stars

Eight national swimmers participate in Stockholm as a key test before the Palma de Mallorca Trials for the European Championships

Spanish swimming faces a crucial international challenge this Thursday until Sunday in the Malmstein Swim Open Stockholm. This long course competition will serve as a high-level test bed before the 'Trials' in Palma de Mallorca, where the team for the European Championships in Paris will be defined. With several international figures registered, the event is presented as a demanding test to measure the fitness of our swimmers.

Eight Spanish representatives will be present with the team, while Sergio de Celis, initially called up, is left out due to physical discomfort. At the same time, twelve swimmers will participate in Palma de Mallorca, of which eleven are Spanish, reinforcing preparation for the European event.

The event poster is headed by Sarah SjostromSwedish world swimming legend who returns after becoming a mother in August last year. Sjöström, who had had a long break since the Paris Games, will compete in the 50 meter freestyle, an event that will mark his first competitive test after the break.

Spain will have established and emerging figures. Carlos Garach returns after his break, competing in 200, 400 and 800 meters freestyle, accompanied by Alonso González and Cristóbal Vargas. In speed, Luca Hoek will lead the 50 and 100 freestyle, 50 backstroke and 50 butterfly events, while Biel Martín and Adrián Santos They will share some of these distances, with slight variations in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke.

Among women, Spanish participation is led by Sara Costawho will swim 100 freestyle, all backstroke events and 50 butterfly. Laura Revilla will compete in the 50 and 100 free and 50 butterfly, thus completing the women's team present in Stockholm.

The tournament will have a prominent international presence. Among them, Lukas Martens will compete in the 100, 200, 400 and 800 freestyle, while his German compatriots Florian Wellbrock and Oliver Klemet They will be measured in 400, 800 and 1500 freestyle. The Dutch Arno Kamminga and Caspar Corbeau will participate in the three breaststroke events, and the Czech Jan Cejka It will be in 50 and 200 freestyle, 100 and 200 backstroke and 200 medley.

Other notable names include Portuguese Diogo Ribeiroregistered in 50 and 100 freestyle and 50 and 100 butterfly; the open water specialist Moesha Johnson (400, 800 and 1500 free); the belgian Roos Vanotterdjik (50 and 100 freestyle, 50 and 100 backstroke, 50 butterfly and 200 medley) and the Hong Kong Siobhan Haughey (50, 100 and 200 freestyle and 50 breaststroke). All of them promise to raise the competitive level of the meeting and offer an intense show in Stockholm.

Spanish participation table

The Malmstein Swim Open is not only a showcase for Spanish swimming, but also allows us to measure the evolution of the athletes after months of intensive training and strategic breaks. The combination of consolidated talents and young promises guarantees a very high competitive level.

In addition, this event will allow coaches to adjust individual and team strategies before the Palma Trials, crucial for the final selection that will represent Spain in Paris. Expectations are placed on the swimmers' adaptation to international pressure and their ability to improve personal records.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. What is the Malmstein Swim Open?
It is an international long course swimming competition, which serves as a test for elite swimmers before major championships.

2. When is it celebrated?
From Thursday to Sunday this week in Stockholm, Sweden.

3. Which Spanish swimmers participate?
Eight swimmers with the national team: Carlos Garach, Alonso González, Cristóbal Vargas, Luca Hoek, Biel Martín, Adrián Santos, Sara Costa and Laura Revilla.

4. Why isn't Sergio de Celis participating?
The swimmer is recovering from physical discomfort and is not included in the final call.

5. What tests does Sarah Sjöström lead?
She participates in the 50 meter freestyle, her first competitive test after her motherhood and prolonged break.

6. What other international swimmers stand out?
Lukas Märtens, Florian Wellbrock, Oliver Klemet, Arno Kamminga, Jan Cejka, Diogo Ribeiro, Moesha Johnson, Roos Vanotterdjik and Siobhan Haughey.

7. What is Spain's objective in this meeting?
Measure the fitness of the swimmers before the Palma Trials, which will define the team for the European Championships in Paris.

8. What speed tests do the Spanish swim?
Luca Hoek, Biel Martín and Adrián Santos will compete in the 50 and 100 freestyle, 50 backstroke and 50 butterfly, with some variations depending on the swimmer.

9. How does this competition benefit coaches?
It allows you to adjust strategies and evaluate individual and collective performance in conditions of high competition.

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