Corporal Sara Curtis: The Army Swimmer
Army General Carmine Masiello proudly welcomed the athletes of the Army Sports Group, who distinguished themselves at the recent Italian Absolute Swimming Championships in Riccione. On this occasion, it was VFP4 Lance Corporal Sara Curtis who stole the show, achieving two extraordinary Italian records and earning the respect of everyone in the swimming world.
A Pride and Recognition Meeting
The General Masiello met today, at the Central Military Library of the Army General Staff (EMS), the athletes of the Army Sports Groupwhich have made the image of the Army and the country shine in recent competitions. With no fewer than 36 medals won, including 22 gold medals, the Army demonstrated its ongoing commitment to promoting sporting excellence. Among the protagonists was VFP4 Corporal Sara Curtis, who recorded incredible results, including a new Italian record in the 100 metres freestyle, surpassing the record held for years by champion Federica Pellegrini.
The Army Sports Groupoperates throughout the country and is organised in several specialised sections: the Summer Sports Section in Rome, the Winter Sports Section in Courmayeur, the Equestrian Sports Section in Montelibretti and the Parachuting Section in Pisa. The results achieved by the athletes in all disciplines, both in Italy and abroad, are a source of great pride for the Italian Army, also representing an important vehicle for promoting our country around the world.
Sara Curtis: A Prodigious Swimmer
Sara Curtis, a young talent from Piedmont, attracted a lot of attention during the Italian Absolute Swimming Championships in Riccione. In an event that saw the participation of the best Italian athletes, the 18-year-old demonstrated extraordinary technical skills, setting new Italian records in several disciplines.
The highlight of her performance came with her victory in the 100-metre freestyle, where she set a time that beat the previous record held by Federica Pellegrini from 2016. This achievement was the fruit of years of hard training and sacrifice, as recounted by Curtis herself, who expressed her satisfaction in an interview with Rai Sport, stating: "Water is my element. Records are the result of work and sacrifice."
Not only in the 100 metres, but also in the 50 metres freestyle, Sara was full of success. After setting a record in the heats with a time of 24″52, she further improved her record in the finals, stopping the clock at 24″43, a result that allowed her to win the gold medal and consolidate her position as leader on the national scene.
The Future of Sara Curtis: Prospects and Ambitions
With her extraordinary talent, Sara Curtis is not only a promise, but an established reality of Italian swimming. In addition to the records already set in the 50 and 100 metre freestyle, the young swimmer also holds the junior world record in the 50 metre backstroke, a distance that will become Olympic in Los Angeles in 2028. Her performances continue to make people talk about her, not only in Italy, but also internationally.
Sara, despite being very young, has shown an uncommon maturity, characterised by a passion and determination that push her to exceed all limits. Her victories are not only the result of natural talent, but of a daily commitment that leads her to work hard, facing sacrifices that are an integral part of the path of a top athlete.
The Italian Army, which supports and promotes the sporting careers of its members, has found in Sara Curtis a perfect representative of the military values of commitment, sacrifice and dedication. Her career is destined to grow, and she is likely to be one of the stars of future international competitions.
Born Alessandro Generotti, C.le Maj. Parachutist on leave. Military Parachutist Patent no. 192806. 186th RGT Par. Folgore/5th BTG. Par. El Alamein/XIII Cp. Par. Condor.
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