26. Swimming marathon
St. Euphemia in 2025
Velika Figarola 3000 m
Mala Figarola 1500 m
Figarolica 50 m
18. OD PUNTE DO PUNTE,
morem i kopnom
18. DA PUNTA A PUNTA,
via mare e via terra
6000 m
Saturday 20.09.2025. at 10:00 a.m
26. SWIMMING MARATHON ST. EUPHEMIA
Rovinj, 13.09.2025.
26th St. Euphemia Swimming Marathon Successfully Held in Rovinj
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the 26th St. Euphemia Swimming Marathon was held in Rovinj, organized by the Delfin Swimming Club. This year’s edition gathered a record number of participants – 179 swimmers from 11 countries (Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Switzerland, North Macedonia, and Germany).
The main 3000 m race featured 106 swimmers, while 73 competed in the 1500 m event. Special attention was drawn by the children’s race “Figarolica,” with 19 young swimmers taking part – all of them received medals, diplomas, and gifts.
In the men’s 3000 m category, the winner was Ivan Cetina (KDPSR Poreč), second place went to Dominik Ivančić (PK Pula), and third place to Aljiša Pribac (KDPSR Poreč).
In the women’s race, Mija Kontić (KDPSR Poreč) took first place, Alyssa Ongard (Ranazzura Conegliano, Italy) was second, while local swimmer Darija Lovaković (PK Delfin Rovinj) placed third.
The winners of the 1500 m race were Toni Crnković (PK Osijek, Croatia) and Tosca Quite (Rari Nantes Trieste, Italy).
The medals and awards were presented by Rovinj’s Mayor Emil Ninčević, while the ceremony was enhanced by the Rovinj Majorettes. Club President Gordan Ukić and Vice President Sandi Mužina presented certificates of appreciation to Dr. Marinko Rade, former director of the Martin Horvat Special Hospital, current director Barbara Peruško, club secretary Danijela Krizman Puhar, and board member Mateo Šturman.
After the races, participants and guests enjoyed delicious bean stew prepared by the chefs of the Martin Horvat Special Hospital, sweets from Augusto Coffee Shop, and excellent Valalta craft beer.
The Delfin Swimming Club representatives thanked all swimmers, volunteers, and the audience for their support:
“We are proud that the tradition of the St. Euphemia Marathon has lasted for 26 years. This marathon connects sport, the sea, and the community. See you next year at the 27th edition.”
Special thanks were given to the City of Rovinj, the Tourist Board of Rovinj, the Rovinj Sports Association, the Region of Istria, and numerous partners and volunteers:
Maistra d.d., Valalta d.o.o., Darna d.o.o., Mirna d.o.o., Augusto Coffee Shop, Neptun Restaurant, Porton Restaurant, Dario Restaurant, Pizzeria Mamma, Breški Pastry Shop, Monte Restaurant, Pizzeria San Giacomo, Vivoda Winery, Dobravac Winery, Panjoka Winery, Martina Ukić – design, Stanko Pajković – video, Rovinj Underwater Activities Club, Block Bar, Palma Extreme, Rovinj Majorettes, Komunalni servis Rovinj, Rovinj Fire Brigade, Mediacom, Foto Duga.
Thanks to the Chip timing system, time measurement was completely accurate, and the beautiful sunny day crowned yet another successful edition of this traditional sporting event.
The 26th St. Euphemia Swimming Marathon once again confirmed its importance in Rovinj’s sporting and social life. The organizers already invite all sea and sports enthusiasts to join them again next year.
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