The Tenth of a Second That Cost Miloš Milenković the European Championship Final!
Have you ever thought about how important a tenth of a second is? Montenegrin swimmer Miloš Milenković felt it firsthand at the European Championship for 23-year-olds. In the 50-meter butterfly race, his time of 23.87 seconds was the second reserve for the final — he missed the final by just a tenth of a second!
A Young Athlete with Huge Potential
Miloš still has three more years of eligibility to compete in this championship, meaning this is just the beginning of his promising swimming career. The Montenegrin Water Polo and Swimming Federation highlights that this experience is a huge motivation for him to keep fighting and preparing for upcoming challenges.
Preparing for the World Championship in Singapore
Ahead of him are two control competitions and maximum focus on training in the Olympic pool, as exactly one month from now he will compete in his first races at the World Championship in Singapore. This is his chance to prove that being so close to the final was no accident and that he can compete with the best in Europe and the world.
Why Does This Matter?
Just imagine — a tenth of a second! So little, yet so much. It’s the difference between making the final and watching from the sidelines. Miloš has shown he’s on the right path, but the competition is brutal. This is a story about struggle, persistence, and dreams that don’t fade easily.
What’s Next?
Now is the time for even harder work, bigger sacrifices, and bigger dreams. Miloš Milenković is not one to give up. If you thought this was the end, you’re wrong — this is just the beginning! And you, dear readers, what do you think? Will Miloš be in the final next year? Or will he keep us on edge by just a tenth of a second again? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s optimistic and who’s skeptical!
Bonus: The Water Polo Team’s Struggle
While Miloš swims for tenths of seconds, the Montenegrin water polo team struggles to keep up with Hungary’s pace. Goalkeeper Petar Tešanović admitted that in the second half they dropped in performance and couldn’t maintain the tempo. Still, he believes this is a good experience for the young team and that they will learn lessons for the future.
All in all, Montenegrin sports are in a phase of struggle and growth. Will Miloš and the water polo players make us proud again? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain — the fight goes on!
