Nearly 1,000 swimmers compete in Rome for Paris Olympic berths

ROME, June 23 (Xinhua) -- The final chance for swimmers to meet Olympic qualifying standards wrapped up here Sunday, with dozens of athletes recording qualification times and having a preview of some of the rivalries that will be on display in Paris.

The 60th edition of the Sette Colli event held at the Foro Italico Swimming Stadium in Rome featured nearly 1,000 swimmers from more than 50 countries and regions.<