Benedetta Pilato vents, “I might not do the Absolute.”

The Italian ranist disappointed at the World Short Course Championships.

Short-tub World Championships to forget for Benedetta Pilato, who after difficulties in the 100 breaststroke also disappointed in the 50, finishing only seventh due to some physical problems: “I was not at the top physically and there was not even a need for confirmation, today I expected it to go like this. I was aiming for third place at best, I thought I could do a little less than yesterday but it fits.”

“I was not coming to Australia with high expectations,” continued the Azzurra. “I thought I would do a little better in the 100, but not even at the Absolute I did a great race. I knew I was not in good shape, I gave everything I had and I am happy about that. Now I have some time to rest. If the situation doesn’t improve I might not do the Absolutes. On how I am treating myself, there is some confusion, let’s hear all the bells and see. Until two days ago I didn’t even know if I could compete,” are his words to Rai