PARIS (France) – One single, cursed hundredth of a second. Within it are years of sacrifices, sweat, and tears. Benedetta Pilato ultimately cries in front of the cameras, venting her anger but at the same time says she is happy. She smiles, despite the mockery that has just happened to her.
Elisa Di Francisca’s Criticism
In the broadcast Notti Olimpiche, the Olympian Elisa Di Francisca does not understand the enthusiasm and euphoria of the swimmer. “I didn’t understand anything – said the former fencer – is she putting us on or is she serious? Do another interview to understand what she meant, with subtitles. Honestly, I didn’t get it. She was upset, genuinely upset. It’s not possible. This interview is surreal. It’s absurd, but what did she come to do? I’m shivering, I’ll just say this.”
Pilato’s Social Media Response
Benedetta Pilato responded on social media without fear, publishing a long series of comments from athletes, teammates, and figures who compliment her on the performance: in the end, happiness is a choice. And Benedetta Pilato chose to be happy, even for a moment, even for a hundredth of a second.
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