“Many technical mistakes penalised me at the start. Since I had to chase the others I arrived with no energy at the last part of the competition, losing the chance to win the bronze medal”. Linda Caponi, Italian swimmer, recognises the flaws of her performance in the 200 m freestyle finals at Scandone Swimming Pool, […]
Penalties bring Canada to semi-finals, Rachael Jaffe the heroine: “I simply guessed the right angle”
Thanks to Rachael Jaffe, Canada is the first national team to advance to the women’s water polo semi-finals in the Universiade, expelling the United States from the competition. After the score of 5-5 achieved during regular time, the role of the Canadian goalkeeper was crucial in blocking Denise Mammolito’s penalty. “We have fought during the […]
Switzerland gets second place in the Women’s 100m
After qualifying, albeit not perfectly, with a time of 11.72 yesterday, Del Ponte Ajla managed to seize a well deserved silver medal with 11.33. After her race, the Swiss athlete declared:“You train for your whole life, season after season, just for moments like these. Two years ago in Tapei I finished eighth. I really wanted […]
Ukraine seizes the gold in Women’s long jump
“Now I am just going to think about the Long Jump Championships in Ukraine. I trained a lot in order to achieve this goal, and I am sure I will take part in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics!” This was the final comment of Bekh-Romanchuck Maryna, gold medallist in the women’s long jump with a score […]
Piscina Scandone, Italy wins silver in the Men’s 4×200 freestyle relay race
Italy wins the silver medal in the Men’s 4×200 freestyle relay race, with a time of 7.10.43. As for the mental focus required before a competition, Matteo Ciampi states: “I mentally revise what I have to do before the competition, while also talking with my coach”. The athlete says that he will be leaving for […]