San Marino’s debut in the World Cup is in the top ten • newsrimini.it
The first time at a stage of world Cupfor l Federation of San Marino Underwater Activities, went beyond the rosiest expectations. At the second round of the fin swimming world championship, it was staged during the weekend in Lignano Sabbiadorothey took part for San Marino Emma Bollini And Camilla Sansovini, returning from the absolute Italian Championships two weeks ago. At the start 21 nationals, 92 clubs and a total of about 800 athletes.
Accompanied by the technician Giuseppe Ierardithe two white-blue bearers gave the best of them.
Emma Bollini, competing in the Under 18 absolute category, broke the ice in the 50 meters fins, stopping the clock slightly above his personal but still in line with his times. A test that earned her a positive 18th place out of 67 athletes, ahead of athletes from, among others, countries such as Hungary, France and Switzerland, which boast a much more important tradition than that of San Marino. In the 100 meters fins she confirmed her personal level by finishing in 20th place.
Camilla Sansovini, back in full shape after the absolute, gave the best of herself, maintaining the concentration necessary for a competition of this caliber. In the 50 fins she lowered her personal by half a second, finishing in the top ten world championship with an incredible 9th place. also her performance in the 100 fins, where she managed to get up her best time of one second, finishing in 18th position.
“For our Federation it is a striking result – comments the federal president Leonardo Sansovini -. We started with all the fears of the case and we ended up with a result that for us is equivalent to a victory. The international experience also represents an opportunity for growth for our company. We are very satisfied with the performance of both girls. Thanks to the coach Giuseppe Ierardi who, having returned to the team after a rest period in February, prepared our athletes in the best possible way “.