"Thanks to Giorgia's love, I was able to overcome the sentence that sentenced me to four years of disqualification for doping, the worst moment of my life".
These are the heartfelt and moved words of the two-time world swimming champion Filippo Magnini, interviewed by Barbara Petrillo for Studio Mattina di Canale 9.
The love between the swimmer and the Sardinian presenter supported Magnini in the most difficult moment of his life as a man and athlete.
"When I was cleared we were together - added Magnini - and we hugged and screamed with joy. Those unfair accusations took my sleep away and made us both feel bad. His advice was invaluable for me to overcome. that moment".
The story is also told in the book "The resistance of water - my story", written by the two-time world champion in the 100 freestyle. "Now I would like to tell young athletes what happened to me. A real witch hunt that I do not wish to anyone".
(Unioneonline / L)