Ceccarelli in tears on the podium after gold in the 60 metres: “A dream to sing the anthem on the top step”

Gold and tears. Samuel Ceccarelli he can’t hide his emotion on the podium of the Euroindoor in Istanbul, with the 60m gold around his neck. “At least a tear had to fall, because this victory really means a lot. I couldn’t resist, he was stronger than me. It’s the dream of anyone who plays sports, to sing the anthem on the top step, I couldn’t don’t get excited in such a moment” the words of the 23-year-old from Massa. “Sharing the podium with the Olympic champion is a bit strange. It’s a new feeling, in a single away game I took away everything I could. It’s also thanks to my coach, I’m not always easy to manage in training. when I started doing athletics I dreamed of being on a stage like this. It’s the most beautiful medal I can hang in my room”.

Jacobs: “I have fire inside”

Marcell Jacobs, the outgoing champion, took silver this time on the podium: “Dear Samu, it’s your most beautiful medal… for now”, the encouragement of the ‘captain’, an example of fair play. “You deserved it, you have to realize what you’ve done, be aware of how strong you can run and turn it into outdoor competitions. It will be an important year, with the World Cup, and the relay needs it. I’m a great competitor, it hurts not to have won, but at the same time I recognize when someone is better than me. For me, it is fuel for a fire that is about to ignite. His gold shows how much the movement is growing: the Italian championship will be really intense, now we await the return of many others, Tortu, Ali, Patta, it will be almost like the American Trials. Am I still hungry? What’s more, I’m still on the appetizer”. Excited too Dariya Derkachtriple silver: “Finally”, the title of his adventure in Turkey.