Dive: the MM still on the podium at the Italian championships

28/07/14

Yesterday the absolute Italian summer championships ended in Cosenza, and the diving team of the competitive sports center of the navy, accompanied by the manager and coach the sub-head 1 ^ class Nicola Marconi, took part in all the scheduled races, achieving numerous goals important.

From the 3 trampoline meters of the 8 athletes admitted to the final, well 4 were of the navy: the race was won by the deputy chief of 3 ^ class Michele Benedetti, after a nice head to head with the companion the substitute Thomas Rinaldi (second).

Excellent positions also for the sub-head of 1 ^ class Tommaso Marconi, fifth, and for the municipality Gabriele Auber, seventh.

From the 1 meter trampoline, Tommaso Rinaldi and Gabriele Auber were dominating the race, they both stumbled into an error at the last dive, which unfortunately made them recede in the standings; the test was however positive, with the 3 navy athletes well placed in the final: Rinaldi 4 °, Auber 5 ° and Marconi 6 °.

On the last day of races Gabriele Auber confirmed the excellent performance seen in the category championships, winning the silver medal from the 10 meters platform.

On the same day there was also the trial of synchronized dives: a couple formed by Benedetti and Rinaldi dominated, while Auber and Marconi were placed at the 3 place.

Thanks to the efforts of its athletes, the navy diving team has placed second in the ranking of companies.

Source: Military Navy