Double medal for Italy in the 5000 meters at the European Athletics Championships taking place in Birmingham. Nadia Battocletti triumphed, confirming the title from two years ago in Rome, with a time of 15’37″84, making the decisive surge in the last 300 meters. Micol Majori also celebrates, bronze in a comeback with 15’40″65. The silver medal went to the Spaniard Marta Garcia (15’39″98).
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“I am really very happy with this result. In Rome (at the Golden Gala, ed) I had thought of a different outcome, when I reached the finish line without having given everything I expected I was quite disappointed. And the sadness gave way to tears. Even now I am holding back, I get emotional even for victories, I have run out of tears…”. Thus Nadia Battocletti to Rai Sport microphones after the gold in Birmingham.
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The Italian athlete appeared at the interviews with a crown on her head. “My mom put it on me, she went to buy it – she said – I do not hide that arriving here in Birmingham was a bit troubled and uphill, I have to thank my family and my super staff very much”. Battocletti will also compete in the 10000 meters. “My trip is not over, I work step by step, now I think for a moment to be with my family, to celebrate together with Micol (Majori, ed) the great achievement, after the celebrations I will start with recovery”.
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