SZEGED – Giacomo Gentili climbs to the top of Europe with the blue foursome who on the waters of the Maty in Szeged in Hungary he dominates the final of the absolute European championships. Gentili’s Italy, Chiumento, Panizza and Carucci had to immediately defend themselves from the attacks of Romania and Poland who started together with the Azzurri at a good pace. Switzerland almost immediately slipped into the leading group and kept pace with Italy, who took first place at halfway through the race with half a second ahead of the Swiss. Gentili increases his attacks by gaining a second at the 1500 meter mark over Switzerland, while Poland loses ground with almost two and a half seconds of delay. Italy’s performance was phenomenal because the crew didn’t feel tired and went on to finish in the lead without ever giving up. Well deserved European title.
Bronze of great value also for the lightweight double of Valentina Rodini from Cremona in the cup with Silvia Crosio: a completely new lightweight boat that has sent out a strong signal in view of Lucerne where the pass to Paris 2024 will be played out. In the starting blocks there The acceleration is impressive: Romania immediately duels with the two Italians at 40 strokes and passes first at 500 meters ahead of Italy and Poland. At the 1000 meter mark, Italy is 1.49 seconds behind Romania, firmly in command, while Greece has passed Poland and has Rodini and Crosio in its sights. The Hellenic boat succeeds in its aim by taking second place 500 meters from the finish line, but Italy remains glued, keeping Great Britain at a distance, emerging from the rear. Romania finishes the final ahead of everyone, increasing its lead, Italy grits its teeth and after Greece finishes in third place.
