The 32nd edition of the Olympic Games will be held between July 23 and August 8.
Filippo Tortu has always proven to be a promising Italian athlete. The Italian sprinter was in fact been the first to break the 10-second barrier for the 100 meters sprint, a record that was established by Mennea in 1979. Now, after just missing the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics and stopping for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the top Luiss athlete is ready to take the Olympics.
The athlete described the emotions before departing for the Olympic Games and his future goals.
- Use three adjectives to describe how you feel in view of the starting the Olympics.
Impatient, determined, happy.
I look for my father on the stands, he does a gesture implying ‘I’m a chicken’ and I always answer with a rude gesture. It’s a ritual since I was a child, and we do before all competitions.
Definitely before an exam.
- Will you take books with you to the Olympic Games?
I’m not sure. Your thoughts in those situations are focused on the competition. Perhaps, I should take my books to prepare for exams.
- Does having an athlete’s mindset help you in your university career? How?
It helps for sure, even if I must admit that at this moment in time, I’m having a harder time studying because I’m hyper-focused on the Olympics. You need to find the right balance as applies to everything, by altering training for competitions and studying for exams.
I always listen to music, go out with friends, and watch sporting events. I tried not to miss a single match during the European Cup. We were great and showed what we’re worth!
Dreams are wishes. You mustn’t speak your wishes, or they won't come true. I can say nothing for now, but I promise as soon as I realize it, I’ll reveal what it is.