Gianmarco Tamberi as Pietro Mennea, Mei gets off balance

The words of Stephen Mei

FIDAL President Stefano Mei spoke after yet another triumphant evening for the Italian colors at the European Athletics Championships: “Gianmarco Tamberi has quickly climbed the ’Olympus of our champions to become the greatest of all time: I have experienced Pietro Mennea, with ‘Gimbo’ è a good fight".

"Double the 12 medals of Split 1990? I don’t think it’s possible, but it’s not è over yet, we can take more satisfaction tomorrow. I hope tonight’s results gave some relief to the girls in the 4×100. Philip Tory? The President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella also told them: yesterday’s silver is part of a path".

He was echoed by Giovanni Malagò, CONI president: “Sibilio’s sumptuous performance, Battocletti overflowing. Then Gimbo, suspenseful start…. We are happy that Mattarella honored us with his presence on an evening like this. We gave the president two hours of emotions, Italy and tricolor. He shared the emotions of these boys outstanding in everything".