The three medallists from the women's FINA Open Water Grand Prix race which took place in Lake Ohrid, Macedonia, this afternoon (August 19) represented Italy.
Italy dominated the feminine competition as Barbara Pozzbon took gold in 5h15m51s, while Alice Franco touched home second in 5h16m24s. Martina Grinaldi closed the podium in a time of 5h22m20s, giving Italy its third medal of the event.
In the men's actions, Alexandre Studzinski of Germany was the fastest and claimed gold in 5h15m14s. Local swimmer Evgenij Pop Acev ranked second in 5h15m15s and Guillermo Bertola (ARG) pocketed the bronze medal in 5:15:16.
Medallists in Lake Ohrid (MKD):
Men
1. Alexandre Studzinski (GER) 5:15:14, 2. Evgenij Pop Acev (MKD) 5:15:15, 3. Guillermo Bertola (ARG) 5:15:16
Women
1. Barbara Pozzbon (ITA) 5:15:51, 2. Alice Franco (ITA) 5:16:24, 3. Martina Grinaldi (ITA) 5:22:20
After stopping in Santa Fe Coronda (ARG), Lac St Jean (CAN) and Lake Ohrid (MKD), the last race of the FINA Open Water Grand Prix 2017 circuit will be held in Capri-Napoli (ITA) on September 3.
OW Grand Prix 2017 Calendar
1. Santa Fe Coronda (ARG) - February 5
2. Lac St Jean (CAN) - July 29
3. Ohrid Lake (MKD) - August 19
4. Capri-Napoli (ITA) - September 3