Federica Pellegrini (Lapresse)
Party at the Riccione Swimming Stadium after the last race of Federica Pellegrini. La Divina then dived into the pool together with the president of Coni Giovanni Malagò, in shirt and pants. “He promised me”, said the champion from Veneto.
Swimming: Federica Pellegrini, a beautiful finish, comes full circle
“It was wonderful to finish like this. A little cheering, a few people, what I was missing. Olympic Games but, apart from Naples (for Isl, ed), in all the other matches the stadium had always been empty. I had never been able to show my parents one last race. What better opportunity than now in Riccione. “He comments on this Federica Pellegrini after the last 200 freestyle (with Italian title) of his incredible career. “It comes full circle, as I wanted it – explains dal Riccione swimming stadium there Divine to the microphones of Rai Sport – With the restrictions there were fewer people than there could have been, but the important people were there. Those who supported and endured me, my friends and for this I am happy. Today was also Erika Ferraioli’s last day, we felt less alone talking about this moment even if she lied to me: she said that at the last race she didn’t feel the fatigue, I felt it well – jokes the Venetian -. My feelings? Let’s say it was an increase of emotions until I arrived in front of the block. I was on the verge of tears, I recovered just in time to be able to compete. “
After the race the party started with many international swimming stars who gave the public a “friendly” 50 style to pay homage to the Italian champion. “It was wonderful, with my old friends who immediately accepted my invitation. I told them three days ago that this thing would be done”, explains Divina, who “forced” her to dive into the pool as well. President of Coni Giovanni Malagò. “He promised me that he would jump, he is tied to the words he gives. He should have dived in Eindovhen but he couldn’t because of Covid restrictions, he had to do it here by force”, explains PELLEGRINI, who also dedicates a thought to Camille Muffat, who disappeared in 2015 in a plane crash. “What happened was a tragedy for everyone, she should have been here today too.” “In my future? I will do many things. Starting with my commitment to the IOC, which I will take more seriously than I have done so far. It will become my job”.
Federica Pellegrini, message to the new generations
Finally, the Divine says she is happy “for having made herself known more than in the early years” and greets the new generations with a message: “Swimming is a really difficult sport. You have to believe it. Regardless of this, if you have objectives we must know that there will always be deviations. We must find the strength to overcome them. A kiss to everyone, see you soon “, says the brightest star in the history of Italian swimming.
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