The 24-year-old triathlete from Zenevredo has left the moment of crisis behind her and prepares for the season leading up to the Olympics
Angelica Olmo at Zenevredo in Tokyo. The 24-year-old blue of multiple disciplines, registered with the sports group of the Carabinieri, aims to qualify in the triathlon (1500 meters swimming, 40 km by bicycle, 10 km running). She went through a tough time in 2018, but she came out great.
Angelica, how are you now?
«I’m training hard and things are going really well. I did a two-month meeting in Fuerteventura with the national team to start the winter preparation, now I’m finishing it before the inaugural matches of 2021 in the south of France, in Saint Raphaël.
How do you cope with the pandemic?
«As athletes we are used to having last minute changes and I feel lucky in such a difficult period to be able to do my job almost as normal. The long meeting with the national team helped me a lot: I was able to work well to start building this important year. In addition, the support of my sports group helps me a lot. I don’t know how I would have managed in such a moment full of uncertainties and almost without competition to continue my work without their support. Obviously I don’t take it for granted because it is an honor to be a part of it and I hope to honor my group in the best possible way.
He has a new coach.
“Yes. It’s Fabio Rastelli. With him I started a new path towards the future. I am very happy with the work we started together and I hope to show everyone what I am capable of shortly. Fabio also offers me great mental help to help me achieve what I believe I am capable of.
Olympics: what is still missing for qualification?
«There are no competitions in particular to qualify, even if my focus is on the two World Triathlon competition aeries in Leeds and Yokohama before the Games. I want to get back to my best level and show continuity again in the world circuit races. Furthermore, I am determined to take a further step forward in all three disciplines, even if I have to invest more energy and concentration on swimming. I’m working very hard on racing and cycling ».
The next meeting with the national team?
“For now, none are planned. The first scheduled will be the pre-Olympic high ground in Livigno, while the first competition will be a European cup on April 18 in Spain in Melilla; then Yokohama in May ». –
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