Russia beaten, Holland third
Leonardo Deplano (21”37), Lorenzo Zazzeri (20”42), Manuel Frigo (21”21) and Alessandro Miressi (20”61 for a terrific finish) bring the 4×50 freestyle to gold in 1 ’23”61; beaten Russia, second in 1’23”75, Holland, third in 1’23”78, and the United States, outgoing champions and world record holders fourth in 1’23”81. An unprecedented gold medal for Italy that remains on the world championship podium of the specialty four years after the third place in Hangzou by Santo Yukio Condorelli, Andrea Vergani and the same Zazzeri and Miressi who swam the Italian record in 1’23 ‘ ’90. However, an amazing performance of the blue splinters which also confirms the excellent state of health of the speed sector.
“I’m finally going to put my hand back in front of everyone – explains Miressi, registered with Fiamme Oro and CN Torino and followed by Antonio Satta, according to the website of the Swimming Federation – It’s a revenge after the 4×100”. Deplano smiles: “I didn’t really expect to get on the top step of the podium – admits the athlete trained by Sandra Michelini for CC Aniene – It’s an immense satisfaction”. «I’m not a pure sprinter. Let’s say that I adapted well to the context – continues Frigo, a member of Fiamme Oro and Team Veneto, followed by the federal coach Claudio Rossetto – Winning is always exciting ». Closing for Zazzeri: “We took a great satisfaction – declares ZazzArt, registered for the Army and RN Florentia, prepared by Paolo Palchetti – We were perfect in everything”.
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