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20/07/2009Another gold medal for Ishchenko
Once again the Russian anthem has accompanied the end of a synchronized final, the solo technical. Ishchenko has won the gold medal with an extraordinay exhibition, the silver medal has gone to the Spanish Menguel, the bronze medal to the Canadian Bourdreau-Gagnon.
Natalia Ishchenko (RUS), Gold medal: «I was a little bit nervous, but finally everything worked well. I managed to do my exercise very well and I won my second gold medal in the Solo Technical Routine event. Now it is time to start preparing for the London 2012 Olympic Games even though it is difficult now to imagine what it will happen there».
Gemma Mengual (ESP), Silver medal: «I felt more confident today than I did yesterday, although I was still very nervous. My score slightly improved but clinching the gold medal would have been extremely difficult».
Marie Boudreau-Gagnon (CAN) – Bronze medal
«I am so proud, it is really a honour for me to be on the podium with the best swimmers in the world. These girls (Ishchenko and Mengual) have always been an example for me. I was used to watch them on video trying to reach their high level. I am so excited. Today I performed with a lot of energy. It was my last chance to win a medal, so I gave all I had. My target was a perfect swim and I think I succeeded».
The Italian Beatrice Adelizzi has ranked fourth, the best position ever for Italy. The Italian has not succeded in gaining the podium over the Canadian, despite a first class performance. «I am really happy, I was a bit nervous as usual when I started, but I have been able to correct yesterday's mstakes - explained Adelizzi - This is my personal score record (94.667) now I hope to do the same in the next competiton. The one we rely more on is the free combined».