Quadarella is among Ledecky s few challengers for Tokyo
Can Quadarella challenge Ledecky? “I don’t know,” Quadarella says. “She’s a great athlete and I’m just honored to be able to compete with her. Author: ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer Published: 3:17 AM MST July 15, 2021 Updated: 3:17 AM MST July 15, 2021
ROME, Italy Carefree. Spontaneous. Full of life. A contagious ear-to-ear smile.
Simona Quadarella is your typical 22-year-old Italian.
She’s also one of the few swimmers capable of challenging American standout Katie Ledecky in the longest pool races at the Tokyo Olympics.
“She’s impulsive. She’s not someone who thinks a lot about what she’s doing. She acts depending on how she feels,” says Christian Minotti, who has been coaching Quadarella since she was 12. “I try to make her think more.”
In swimming, it s different strokes for different folks
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