Return to her sport: Tania Cagnotto's new role

It was no surprise that Paolo Barelli was confirmed in his position as President of the Italian Swimming Federation FIN last weekend in Rome for the 7th time since 2000. But it was surprising that a South Tyrolean now also sits on the board.

Tania Cagnotto, record-breaking European champion and the most successful Italian diver of all time (2 Olympic medals in Rio, World Championship gold from the 1-meter board) is back. The 39-year-old was elected as an athlete representative to the ten-member board.

Giving something back to sport The 39-year-old ended her career in the middle of the Corona summer of 2020, is now the mother of two daughters (Maya is now in the first grade of primary school, Lisa is 2) and has always remained connected to her sport. She was elected with a clear majority of 1 votes.

"I was asked in 2016 if I wanted to join the FIN board, but back then I didn't know what would become of me. Now I've agreed." She also wants to give something back to the sport that made her famous.

Tania Cagnotto and FIN President Paolo Barelli.

"I think the athletes need a person to relate to. I was an athlete myself and as a former athlete I will try to be there for the athletes. Of course, this task is something completely new for me. I'm sure I have a lot to learn, but I'm starting now." “With two small children, it is difficult to be in the hall every afternoon.” Tania Cagnotto Perhaps one would have expected Cagnotto to be a trainer at the poolside. "With two small children, it is difficult to be in the hall every afternoon and also to travel to competitions. They also asked my older daughter if she wanted to come to training too. She has heard that often enough. Now I leave her alone with it, she has just started primary school and the little one has just had her first day at kindergarten."

The Olympic balance Cagnotto said of the results of the “Azzurri” at the Olympics in Beijing: “Actually, everyone jumped well and made the most of their opportunities. Unfortunately, there were a few 4th places (3 times in total) and no medals. Chiara Pellacani (came 4th from the 3-meter board and turns 22 today) has what it takes to be my successor one day. She is still young. But it must also be said that we won a medal in Paris with 50 points less than in Rio 2016. Cagnotto won bronze with 372 points. The Chinese Chang Yani only needed 318 points in Paris.

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Return to her sport: Tania Cagnotto's new role

What is Tania Cagnotto actually doing? The former world-class diver is not only a proud mother, but now also has a prestigious new job.

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