Narbonne, September 2014. In a meeting room of the French town, away from prying eyes, are seated at a table Federica Pellegrini, the coach Philippe Lucas and the preparer Matteo Giunta. A meeting strongly desired by the Italian champion, who – «after careful evaluation»- decides not to continue with his historical coach and totally entrusting oneself to Matteo, who had been taking care of it for some years the athletic part.
That meeting, in hindsight, can be considered a kind of turning point for Federica, both a professional level that a private level. Yes, because that relationship of esteem and friendship with Giunta, in a few years it has changed – silently – into something more. He, cousin of Filippo Magnini who at the time was Federica’s boyfriend, has entered in small steps in the life of the swimmer, becoming a reference point, in the tub and out.
When, exactly, love has blossomed, it is not known. What is certain is that in 2017 the divine he put the concluding point to his own vecchia love story, opening the way to a new possible sentimental chapter. This time, however, with an imperative: to stay out of the spotlight, out of the gossip. Let the relationship come out on its own, without talking about it directly, without proclamations, keeping the focus on results in the pool.
On the other hand Federica, after having participated in four editions of the Games, he wanted at all costs to fly in Japan. There were two (indeed, three) years of sacrifices, which led to the company: toAquatics Center di Tokyo, in fact, the champion has reached her fifth Olympic final, no swimmer had ever succeeded. So, with seventh place in your pocket and shining eyes, it’s finally time to thank Matteo.
“If he hadn’t been there, probably I would have stopped a few years ago», She began in front of the cameras, visibly excited. “Was a fundamental person, one of the most important in this path both human and sports: the priority was to keep the image of the coach and the athlete separate e we were very good in this. Was a great coach and a life partner special, I hope it will be so also in the future ».
The future, precisely. Federica has never made any secret of dream of a child and start a family. The hug live with Matteo, two months ago at the European Championships in Budapest, it tasted like love seal. The two had already been paparazzi to Roma during a romantic dinner, they were presented in pairs on some red carpets and last December, on her Christmas tree, she stood out the name of the boyfriend. In short, only theofficial status.
Arrived at the poolside, later The Last Dance (five circles) of the queen of swimming.
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