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Pietro Sighel clarifies and applauds Arianna Fontana

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Through a long story posted on his own Instagram account, Pietro Sighel wanted to clarify after some of his recent statements about Arianna Fontana that made a lot of discussion, and to which the short track champion had responded in a frosty manner. “In recent days some of my sentences have been reported that have made much discussion, in particular some passages about Arianna – began Sighel -. I want to be clear: mine was a broader reasoning and centered on the technical path of the team in recent years”.

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“When I said that the group has grown “without Arianna”, I was referring to the fact that for years she trained abroad and therefore the time spent with the team was limited – explained the Trentino -. In this context, we athletes have nevertheless been able to find our own identity and solidity that have made us competitive. I did not intend to belittle anyone, nor was it a personal attack”.

“Arianna is a champion and has made the history of Italian short track – then stressed the Blue -. Her medals have given visibility and credibility to the whole movement. This is a fact and he proved it again last night with his 13th Olympic medal. When one achieves these milestones, one applauds”.

“I never meant any disrespect, although my words, as reported, might have suggested otherwise. On the track we are professionals; off the track everyone goes his own way. And when you compete for Italy, you are all on the same side. Those who know me know that on the track I give everything for Italy and for the team. Tomorrow I go back to doing what I do best: racing” Sighel concluded.

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