Stjepanovic through to final of 200 m freestyle

BERLIN - Serbia's Velimir Stjepanovic is through to the final of the 200 m freestyle event at the European Championship in Berlin.

Stjepanovic was 2nd in the second semifinal race with 1:46.79, which is the new national record.

He was second overall in the semifinals, behind world record holder Paul Biedermann with 1:46.69.

The final race is scheduled for Wednesday.

Stjepanovic won the gold in 400 m freestyle on Monday.

Photo Ap/Gero Breloer