Shown
below the podium and flash quotes of the third day of the 60th edition of Sette
Colli / International Swimming Trophy, taking place at the Swimming Stadium in
Rome.
Women 50m
Freestyle
1 - Sarah
Sjostrom
“I felt
very good today, it is very good to do this kind of time of the year so i’m
happy with that. I’m very happy with the CR, I love Rome it’s great.”
2 -
Michelle Coleman
“I
thought and hoped I went faster, but that's okay, I had a great time here, it's
a beautiful place and it was one of the best tournaments in recent years,
incredible organization and management.”
3 - Sara
Curtis
"Great
emotion swimming near Sarah, in the lane next to mine, It’s awesome swim next
to champions like that. Being the youngest swimmer at the Olympics excites me
very much, it is worthy of many years of work and it will be great to
participate in the Olympics after these races."
Men 200m
Backstroke
1 -
Matteo Restivo
"Despite
the result I am not fully satisfied with the race. The training lately made me
hope in something less. But since we left Florence I've had some physical
problems including a bit of fever. These last days were not reassuring. But
let’s see how it will go!"
2 - Luke
Greenwood
"I
felt good in the water, even though I was a bit tired. I am satisfied. Swimming
here is fantastic, I love Rome, this pool. The weather here is great and the
fans are amazing."
3 -
Benedek Kovacs
"MY
race was not so good, I crushed the rope a little, it’s so difficult swimming
outside without reference points in the sky. I’m so disappointed also because
this is the last race of the season.
Women
200m Backstroke
1 - Osrin
Honey
“I'm
underbreath, happy with my swim after many weeks of training, I tried to manage
the times per lap as best I could and I'm very satisfied, a fantastic
environment in a beautiful pool where I really wanted to compete and where I
swam great.”
2 -
Shanahan Katie
“It’s
very good meeting and I’m really happy with that, I’m not really happy with
time but you know at this moment is really hard because I’m training for the
Olimpics.”
3 -
Margherita Panziera
“I was
hoping much better, especially yesterday the 100, physically I was fine but
unfortunately the excitement was felt, made me completely wrong race,I’m happy
because anyway I managed to get the medal in the 200, I lowered a bit compared
to this morning. The time is not exceptional but still it’s okay. From these
seven hills I take away a lot of fatigue, but for many years I’ve competed here
and it’s always nice and exciting, especially the audience.”
Men 50
Butterfly
1 -
Thomas Ceccon
"Lately
I put a little bit aside this distance to train more for back and freestyle.
But it’s still a good result and it’s a useful input. Now I feel fine, I just
want to relax. The Olympic Games will be a wonderful event with a wonderful
national team."
2 - Nyls
Korstanye
"I
felt good in the water and I am satisfied, but I could have gone a little
faster. Swimming in Rome is wonderful, the fans are amazing."
3 -
Lorenzo gargani
"I
felt quite good in the water, maybe I’ve been a little bit influenced by the
delay of the race but I’m really happy with the time because it’s my PB."
Women
200m Butterfly
1 -
Macinnes Keanna
“Was
really though today, I don’t like the time but I’m going still training
especially for the Olimpics. I love this pool is one of my favorite.”
2 - Laura
Kathleen Stephens
"The
race was good, I mean it’s another step into the preparation. I’m happy with
the performance, I raced as the best l could do. This is one of my favourite
pools, I love racing here, it was amazing and the crowd is awesome."
3 -
Mitusi Airi
"I'm
not satisfied with my race, I was in a bad period where I trained a lot and in
the end I didn't reach my goal."
Men 200m
Breaststroke
1 -
Caspar Corbeau
"I
swam a little bit slower than I wanted, I’m really tired because of we are on a
hard training in preparation for the Olympics. These races here at settecolli
were a test in view of the games so it’s a part of the journey. We’re going to
Gloria Sport Arena for a training camp with the Olympic team before heading to
Paris."
2 - Arno
Kamminga
"I
am satisfied with my race, I swam a second faster than last week and I felt
good. Coming here to Rome is always nice, the audience is warm and fun."
3 -
Edoardo Giorgetti
"It
is always thrilling to compete here, this pool and this lane have special
meanings for me. I'm enjoying the moment. I had a good race, I wanted to show
that I could still give something and I did."
Women
200m Breaststroke
1 -
Schouten Tes
“I felt
very good the time wasn’t very bad. I need to rest right now but i know that i
have to training hard for the olimpics, I’m excited but nervous at the same
time. I love Settecolli and Rome.”
2 - Francesca
Fangio
"I
feel very happy, I knew I had to repeat myself after the performance of the
Assoluti since I had already managed to swim the FINA time limit, so today I
confirmed myself, I prepared this race in a tough way, because I too am
starting to have my 29 years in which I begin to suffer a little and it was
very tiring, but it is my race and I put all my heart into it."
3 -
Carraro Martina
"Now
I take a year off, I do what I couldn’t do in these years and then I decide.
It’s a break and we’ll see later. I started in this pool with 50 breaststokes
and ended up here with 200 breaststrokes. The most exciting medal is the world
bronze and no other medal will ever match that."
Men 200m
Freestyle
1 - Lukas
Maertens
"I
felt a bit tired after the 800 I did yesterday, but this race went good anyway.
Two days and two wins, I am very satisfied. This is my last race here, now I
will have two weeks of training camps and then it’s time for the Olympics. It
will be fantastic.
2 - James
Guy
"I
felt pretty good, it’s not one of my best times but this was just a step for my
preparation for the Olympics."
3 -
Duncan Scott
Women
400m Freestyle
1 -
Simona Quadarella
"Great
emotions, but I was quite tired from yesterday and the day before yesterday,
but I also wanted to win this race and I brought it home so I'm very happy, I
thank my family, my coach and my society who are always by my side and they
support me.
2 -
Silvia De Oliviera
“I feel
very good today, this wasn’t my best time but I tired because I’m training for
the Olimpics. I’m actually excited for this. I hope i going to be better next
time.”
3 -
Gabriella Roncatto
"Yesterday
I swam a little better, today I struggled, but still the race has been done and
I’m happy. It is beautiful to swim in Rome, the Italian crowd is fantastic and
very involved. I feel very good here and every time I come here to compete I feel
awesome."
Men 200m
Individual Medley
1 - Daiya
seto
"I
swam a little slow today but I’m preparing myself for the Olympics so it’s ok.
I’m going to France, close to Paris with the Japan Olympic team for a training
camp before heading to Paris."
2 -
Alberto Razzetti
"I
am happy with the races over the past two days. I didn't come in the best
condition and I came here to have fun. I'm not in the best condition, I came
here to have fun."
3 -
Massimiliano Matteazzi
"Today
I achieved my personal best, I'm happy. After the 100, I saw Alberto a bit
slower, I thought I could pass him but I didn't manage to. I'm sorry I didn't
make the final with my brother."
Women
200m Individual Medley
1 - Wood
Abbi
“I’m
really happy about the race, it was a fundamental step for my preparation to
the Olimpics, now I’m going to keep trining for at least two weeks.”
2 -
Ohashi Yui
I focused
a lot on the race, I didn't even think once about the fact that I am the
reigning champion of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, I am very happy to have
participated in this tournament in this beautiful city."
3 - Sara
Franceschi
"It
is beautiful because as soon as you enter the tank you know that the audience
is rooting for you and therefore it is even more beautiful, and having the
audience on your side makes it a plus. I go to the Olympics with a lot of
experience, it’s my third Olympics, I’m confident, I’m training well and we’ll
see what happens in a month."
Men 1500m
Freestyle
1 -
Florian Wellbrock
"It
was a very tough race, I didn't feel my best in the water but the time was very
good and I am very satisfied. Rome is a beautiful city, swimming in this
stadium, with this audience, is always exciting."
2 - Luca
De Tullio
"I
felt like I was going fast, but I didn't expect this time. I prefer the 800 a
little more because it's a bit faster, but I had a lot of fun this time. The
cheering here got me very excited, I hardly see the crowd during the race, but
when I do it's always a great boost."
3 -
Wiffen Daniel
"It
was a good swim tonight I’m really happy with it. It’s always very amazing
racing here in Rome, the atmosphere is so lovely. You asked me if I’ll swim the
10km as open waters at the Olympics? We will see there."
