Aug. 9 – With the end of the World Championship in Barcelona, the Italian paraolympic delegation for swimming is getting ready for Canada. 15 swimmers, coached by Franco Riccobello, will head to Parc Jean – Drapeau de Montreal from August 12 – 18. Federico Morlacchi, winner of 3 bronze medals in London 2012, is part of the dream team composed of veterans Nicolò Bensi, Francesco Bettella, Stefania Chiarioni, Efrem Morelli, Emanuela Romano, Fabrizio Sottile and debutants Andrea Castagneto, Giulia Gadola, Giulia Ghiretti, Xenia Francesca Palazzo, Serena Scipione, Valerio Taras, Arianna Talamona e Arjola Trimi. “I’m satisfied of the good quality of these new athletes – says coordinator Riccardo Vernole – Our only regret is not being able to enlist Cecilia Camellini, as she renounced her spot.” Arena, the team’s official sponsor, will provide the team with Racing Suit swimwear anc the official headgear. Finally, the whole team will be equipped with a Fastpack Italia backpack, a towel and training suits.
