Rome, 9 August 2021 – Superstar welcome for Marcell Jacobs just arrived in Italy in the evening. In the arrivals area of Fiumicino, between cheers and cheers of dozens of people waiting for him, the 100-meter and 4×100 Olympic champion showed up with his son in his arms and one of the two gold medals he won in Tokyo around his neck. He hugged his partner, his children, his mother, his friends and then he replied to the numerous journalists and TV present at the airport. “I did not expect everyone to come, beautiful – said the sprinter -. Even on the podium it was exciting but coming back here and seeing everyone again is even more exciting”.
Even at the departure at Tokyo airport, Jacobs was surrounded by a festive atmosphere for the “fastest man in the world“. But in Italy it was even more so. “It is an incredible emotion, it is beautiful I still have to make these two gold medals, to be the standard-bearer at the closing: I will do it in the next few days – continued Jacobs -. I thank all the fans and all over Italy, I have received thousands of messages. I never expected such a beautiful Olympics, not even in a dream “.
“I’m still the same as before, I only have an extra weight on my neck – laughs the sprinter pointing to the gold of the 100 meters -. I am focused on the next races, with my feet on the ground. Where can I get? I don’t put any limits, this will allow me to always go further. “Jacobs also won gold in the 4×100 relay:” They are different emotions. The individual is my redemption, everyone knew I had talent but I was unable to prove it “.
“Goals? In the next two or three races I want to reconfirm. There will be a lot of big events next year. Paris 2024? I never thought it was far away. We have to reconfirm “.
On the criticisms arrived from America, the blue minimized: “They are criticisms due to journalists who do not understand this sport, those who were on the pitch in Tokyo complimented me. They are things that do not affect me”
Jacobs come Jesse Owens e Usain Bolt? “Seeing my name next to them is something incredible, we try to keep it as long as possible. They are two myths that I have always observed trying to find out all their secrets. I was pleased that in an interview Bolt talked about me giving me the scepter “.
Finally, Jacobs confirmed that he will go to Monza to follow the Italian Grand Prix in September, invited by the CEO of Formula 1 Stefano Domenicali, by Sticchi Damiani and John Elkan together with his relay teammates: “I’m a great fan, I always follow you. a dream to go to Monza and follow the race. Driving a Formula 1 car? I think it’s difficult but I’d like to “.
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