Federica Pellegrini is set to compete in the International Swimming League's European debut, marking a major milestone in her career.
## What Drives Federica Pellegrini?
As the Aqua Centurions captain, Pellegrini is the undisputed queen of Italian waves, with a soaring record of eight straight podiums over 200m freestyle at World Championships.
She has won four titles, including the 2008 Olympic championship, and holds multiple World records.
## The Road To Success
Pellegrini's journey to success began at the 2009 World Championships in Rome, where she emerged with superstar status, delivering golden swims in the 200 and 400m freestyle.
Her mentor, Alberto Castagnetti, played a significant role in her early career, and his death was a significant loss for her.
## A New Era In Swimming
The International Swimming League brings a new format to the sport, with a 50:50 share of revenues and a wage at the end of a season of regular racing.
This format does not demand the presence of the biggest guns at every round, allowing for a more relaxed approach to competition.
Pellegrini made her League debut with Aqua team-mates and rivals from three other squads in Indianapolis, and is now set to compete in the European debut.
The event will feature top swimmers, including Caeleb Dressel and Florent Manaudou, making for an exciting competition.
As of 2019, Pellegrini has won eight consecutive medals in the 200m freestyle at World Championships, a feat unmatched by any other swimmer.
Her fourth global long-course crown over 200m freestyle makes her the first swimmer in history to achieve this milestone.