Troubled waters in Italian swimming due to the controversy between two giants of Italian sport. Thomas Cecon attack Federique Pilgrims – who does not respond personally but is defended by her husband and former coach Matteo Giunta.
“Respect is the fundamental value that underlies sport and life. If you don't have it, you may have won the Olympics, but to me, you are worthless. That's all that I have to say on the subject”writes Giunta on Instagram, in response to the comments of the Olympic 100m backstroke champion who, in an interview with 'Corriere della Sera', had not been kind to the 'Divine' of Italian swimming. “What does she mean to me? Nothing. She never came to say a word to me, she always minded her own business and I minded my own business. I saw her training a lot , I admire her as a sportswoman, as for the rest, honestly no.
For the moment, the person concerned is silent, busy on TV with the program “Dancing with the Stars” but there will be the opportunity to respond, perhaps in person, given that Ceccon trains in Verona at the same pool where she and Giunta work.
The Jive by Federica Pellegrini and Angelo Madonia – 09/28/2024 (player)
