“There is no envy or resentment”

A champion even outside the pool. Gregorio Paltrinieri he was one of the candidates to be the standard bearer at the next ones Paris Olympics. The name of the champion of the swimming pool between the lanes has often been compared to the Tricolore, but CONI’s decisions, in this sense, have been different. In fact, they will be Gianmarco Tamberi and Arianna Errigo to have the honor and burden of parading on the day of the opening ceremony of the Games along the Seine (Friday 26 July).

Choices that have had reactions, such as from Greg’s partner, Rossella Fiamingoa swordsman of great value and Olympic silver medalist in Rio 2026, who published a photo of Paltrineri smiling with a medal around his neck and the tricolor flag on his shoulders, with the writing: “If the mountain does not go to Muhammad, Muhammad goes to the mountain…“. No controversy on the part of the local athlete, just a way to express closeness towards Gregorio. It is no coincidence that Tamberi commented with a heart on Rossella’s post.

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A concept that Fiamingo also clarified in a story on Instagramwhere he immediately made things clear: “Long live Gimbo, long live Ary and all fencing“. “Sorry to cry about Greg“, are the sentences to express what has been said and the understandable disappointment for the partner.

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Paltrinieri himself then had his say and in this case its greatness was demonstrated, even for the sincere friendship that binds him to Gimbo: “I don’t know if I really need to say anything about today, but you’re all asking me so I’ll tell you what I think. Today something beautiful happened, a great friend of mine and an athlete who I respect very much was chosen to be the standard bearer at the next Olympics and I can only be overjoyed for him. It is an incredible achievement, a great responsibility but also a privilege that we would all like to experience in our lives. A choice simply had to be made, probably even a subjective one, and as such, I accept the verdict“, Greg pointed out.

“There is no envy or resentment in my soul at this moment. I’m happy to be able to follow him, together with @aryerri (an incredible athlete too) in this great experience that is the Olympics. Much love for our captains ❤️ Ps. Last thing, they told me it would be in 2021 but nothing, they told me then 2024 but nothing, they force me to… okay I won’t say it “, concluded the blue swimmer.

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