Kivirinta set his record in the semifinals.
Veera Kivirinta is at top speed in the WC pool. PDO
Veera Kivirinta advanced to the finals of the World Championships in short course swimming.
Kivirinta swam in the semi-finals of the 50-meter breaststroke with the best time of her career, 29.44. The record improved by 0.19 seconds.
– I am really happy with the record. I knew it was possible, and I went for it. In the morning it still didn’t come, but now it was time. Tomorrow I’m going to see if I can free up some time – and above all to enjoy the final, Kivirinta was happy In the swimming association’s bulletin.
The Kivirinna final will be swum on Sunday at 18:47.
Laura Lahtinen finished eighth in the 100 meter butterfly final with a time of 56.92.