A revelation with a flavor of confirmation. Thomas Ceccon expands its program to Paris 2024 Olympics. The Venetian, holder of the 100m backstroke world recordwill not only compete in the two pools of the style mentioned, but he will also take part in the 200 backstroke in the Five Hoop event.
He himself said it to the microphones of RaiSport HDshortly after the success in 50 dolphin at the Settecolli Trophy in Rome: “In Paris I will also swim the 200 backstroke, having set a better time than all the Italians this season and below the standard set by World Aquatics (1:57.50 ed.). Given the outcome of this test here at the Foro Italico, I have this certainty“, the words of Thomas.
The Venetian reference is in particular all‘1:56.49 swam earlier in the season in the World Cup stage in Athens (Greece), which in fact gave this possibility to Ceccon, also considering the FIN limit of the last Overalls equal to 1:56.3. Consequently, there are the conditions for an integration of Thomas also for the four lap race.
“Of course, it promises to be a demanding program because carrying out two individual specialties and the relays will not be easy at the Games, but if I don’t do it now that I’m 23…Now I will spend the last few weeks at home, before leaving. I am very happy to be part of such a strong group of athletes for such an important event, added our standard bearer.
