Adam Pitti, who missed his third consecutive victory '英 breaststroke legend', tests positive for COVID right after the game...the second time after Australian water polo
Jul 30, 2024
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Pitti missed his third straight gold medal by 0.02 seconds in his main event of 100m breaststroke at La Defense Arena in Paris on the 28th (Korea time). I had to settle for three consecutive medals. Later in the mix zone "Slightly sore throat. I'm not feeling well.'
Peaty, the absolute ace who holds both the world record of the 100m breaststroke (56.88 seconds) and the Olympic record (57.13 seconds), won a silver medal with a time of 59.05 seconds, beating Nicolo Martinenhi of Italy by 0.02 seconds.
On the 30th (Korea time), the British national team said in an official statement that `Petty's condition deteriorated overnight and has now been tested positive for COVID-19.' Unlike the Tokyo Olympics, which were held three years ago during the pandemic, without spectators, the Paris Olympics do not have strict protocols for COVID-19, so there is no problem with participating in the games.
The British national team has its own simple protocols, such as hand hygiene and maintaining distance from other players, but organizers regard it as a common disease such as a cold. He will return to the swimming pool as early as Friday, as he is also part of the team medley relay team in the latter half of the Olympics. The British national team is managing the situation properly with all the usual precautions to keep the team healthy, as is the case with all the other diseases," he said.
After testing positive for COVID, Pitti expressed his will to "Now focus on a quick and full recovery and do his best for the team event relay later in the week" "I really appreciate your support because it was an unforgettable journey. I received a lot of messages and will get back to you." Pyeongyeong absolute ace Pitti, who won the men's 400-meter medley relay silver medal and the mixed 400-meter medley relay gold medal in Tokyo, will try to win back-to-back medals in these two events.
Pitti had been aiming for his third consecutive victory at the 100m breaststroke Olympics. With legend Michael Phelps, it was a chance to become a 'eui' athlete who won three consecutive Olympic swimming events. However, Italy's Niccolo Martinenhi, who succeeded in turning the tables in the final 25m section, won the gold medal. Pitti gave a detailed account of alcohol problems and mental health problems he had since the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. He returned to the swimming pool last year after almost quitting swimming.
Meanwhile, PT is not the first positive test for COVID-19 in this tournament. Five Australian water polo team players were also infected with COVID-19 a few days before the opening. It's time to pour out everything you've been preparing for three years, and it's time to absolutely need your best condition. Taegeuk Warriors are also expected to pay special attention to condition management such as COVID-19.
Paris = Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com
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