Nil Cadevall returns to Europeans after a year of training in the US

Published on June 27, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

Spanish swimmer Nil Cadevall, national record holder in the 100m breaststroke, returns to European competition after spending a year in the United States. There, he trained alongside legend Katie Ledecky and other major names in world swimming. His international experience demonstrates how elite sport benefits from the exchange of knowledge and working methods. Cadevall returns with a stronger preparation and renewed motivation to face the best.

Swimmer Nil Cadevall executing a powerful start dive from a competition block, water splash forming around his hands entering the pool, lane ropes visible in background, pool deck with timing touchpad, cinematic sports visualization, dynamic motion blur on his body and water droplets, bright stadium lighting reflecting on wet surface, photorealistic athletic render, intense action during race start, technical focus on streamlined arm position and explosive leg drive

The training technology that made the difference 🏊

During his stay in the U.S., Cadevall gained access to advanced biomechanical analysis systems and pools with real-time performance sensors. These devices measure stroke frequency, glide efficiency, and muscle fatigue with millimeter precision. Combined with the working methodology of American coaches, the swimmer was able to adjust his breaststroke technique to reduce water resistance. The result is a cleaner stroke cycle and a more explosive start, key factors in short distances like the 100 meters.

Goodbye tortilla, hello protein shakes 😂

Rumor has it that Cadevall no longer misses Spanish tortilla because he has discovered the power of the green smoothies Ledecky drinks. Sure, while he prepares with cutting-edge supplements, the rest of us mortals keep arguing whether onion should be included or not. At least the swimmer returns with an advantage: he knows that in the pool, you can't just add a bit of ham to everything to improve the flavor. The European Championships await him, and he comes hungry... for records.