Hugo Gonzalez breaks Spanish national record in 100m IM at 2026 Jose Finkel Trophy

core: Hugo Gonzalez set a new Spanish national record of 51.46 seconds in the 100m IM short course at the 2026 Jose Finkel Trophy in São Paulo, qualifying for the Short Course World Championships. The performance included five personal bests and featured splits of 10.68/12.80/15.20/12.78.
key_facts: Time: 51.46 seconds (new Spanish national record); Previous record: 51.50 seconds by Carles Coll at 2024 Short Course Worlds; Splits: 10.68 / 12.80 / 15.20 / 12.78; Represented: Minas Tenis Club in Brazil; Achievements: Silver in 200m IM at European Championships; former Cal Bear; Qualification: For 2026 Short Course World Championships
source: Based on results from the 2026 Jose Finkel Trophy in São Paulo, Brazil (published post-event).
related: Q: What club does Hugo Gonzalez represent? A: Minas Tenis Club in Brazil.; Q: What events did he set personal bests in? A: Multiple events including 100m IM and 200m IM.; Q: When is the Short Course World Championships? A: December 2026 in Budapest.