A big evening at the pool in Rome, after swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko won the gold medal for the second year in a row, in the 200 meter individual medley.
Swimming Association
The 19-year-old Gorbenko did not have much time to celebrate after she later went up to participate in the relay swim, but when she returns to Israel she will finally be able to rest after the long swimming season.
"The truth is that I don't believe it," said Gorbenko at the end.
"I knew I could keep my place, but it was also going to be difficult and crowded. I'm glad I was able to do it. The season was not easy, especially mentally, I had many crises and went through many things, but I set myself a goal in the last month to keep my place And I'm proud of myself that I was able to do it."
Anastasia Gorbenko.
also conquered Rome, photo: Oren Aharoni
About the final itself, she added: "I knew that in the first 100 meters I turned around first, it stressed me out a bit, and I was also excited about it, but then I just didn't see it, because I was in track 2 and everyone was in the middle, so I fought with myself until the end."
You set yourself to break the record and failed this time
"I'm looking forward to breaking the personal record next year, I have a lot to improve, and a lot to do in the future. Now I'm going to take some time off and I can't believe that this moment has come. I want to thank everyone who watched, encouraged, and of course all the sponsors who support me all the time: to the association My home is Maccabi Kiryat Bialik and the swimming association and of course my beloved family."
Anastasia Gornbeko, European champion in the 200 meter medley,
Minister of Culture and Sports Hili Troper also congratulated: "For the second year in a row Anastasia Gorbenko is doing it big and winning a gold medal at the European Championships!
Anastasia, you are definitely the model for determination and excellent achievements, great pride!".
Anastasia Gornbeko, European champion in the 200 meter medley, photo: Oren Aharoni
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