Thomas Ceccon wins the gold medal in the 50m butterfly at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. The blue won the title in 22''68 also setting the Italian record.
«I'm very happy, maybe I wanted this one more than the one in the 100m backstroke. I thank the physiotherapists who have helped me in these twenty minutes, it was a fantastic thing," said Ceccon, who shortly before had gone down to the pool, hitting the first time for the final of the 100m backstroke. «I'm less tired now - admits the blue to the Rai microphones - that after the 100m backstroke, I'm world champion and I'm very happy. A very good match."
Excellent day also for Nicolò Martinenghi who obtained the silver in the 100m breaststroke . The medal arrived ex aequo with a time of 58''72 together with the Dutchman Arno Kamminga and the American Nic Fink. Gold to Chinese Halyang Qin.
“Amazing, I knew it was going to be a tightrope race. The weather isn't good at all, but I'm bringing home this silver as if it were gold – commented Martinenghi, who presented himself as reigning champion -. I'm over the moon, I tried to sell my life dearly. Qin was very strong, he'll be the one to beat next year too. Now I'm about to pass out, I have to go and lie down on the ground».
(Unioneonline/D)