Sara Curtis rewrites history: Italian record in the 100 freestyle. Between tub and psychology: here’s who the heir of Federica Pellegrini

John

By John

An extraordinary company that made by Sara Curtis At the Italian Swimming Italian Championships in Riccione. The eighteen year old of Savigliano In fact, he made the new Italian record in the 100 meters freestyle, stopping the time trial a 53 “01 and improving the previous primacy held by 17 cents Federica Pellegrini from 25 June 2016.

“I knew I was in good shape, but I passed every expectation,” said Curtis, excited after the race. With an impeccable performance he torn one of the most significant records from an Italian swimming legend, officially starting a new chapter of blue swimming.

His proof not only guaranteed the qualification for the next World Cup of Singaporebut it projects it strongly to i Paris Olympic Games. No other athlete in the world, in 2025, has so far swam the distance with a similar time.

Who is Sara Curtis

Sara Curtis is not just a 50 -meter specialist. In recent months he has been able to grow even in the most technical and difficult distance, the 100 freestyle, taking care of every detail already from the morning heating. To guide her on this path is the coach Thomas Maggiorewhich underlines its commitment, determination and ability to transform each training into a decisive opportunity.

His story starts from afar: the mother Helenoriginally from Nigeria, and the dad Enzo They signed up to the pool since the very young man with his brother Andrea. At six he was already clear that that environment would become his world. “The swimming pool is my safe place,” repeats often.

TO Saviglianowhere he lives, a petition was even launched to equip the city with an adequate structure for training. Meanwhile, from overseas Interesting proposals begin to arrive for the future. Some already compare it to Thomas Cecconfor versatility and ability to excel in multiple races. In Riccione he has already won the 50 back and the 100 style with national record, and in the next few days he will try to close to the great with the 50 style and the 50 butterfly.

Determined and brilliant, Sara also prepares for maturity forTechnical Economic and Tourist Institute Where he attended a class with few companions. After graduation, he thinks of enrolling in the faculty of Psychologyconvinced that the mind is the secret of his strength in the tank.