Drisbiotis: “I have a lot of fire for the next season”

THE Antigone Drisbiotis after the only European title she missed, the gold medal in the 20 km walk in the team, and while in 2021 she had won the gold in the 35 km walk in the same event, she sets her sights on new distinctions.

The Greek European walking champion, at the European Championships in Munich last year at 20 and 35 km, speaking on the SEGAS YouTube channel, emphasized: “I have big plans for this season. The season has been going well so far, I hope it continues like this. My race management experience definitely plays a role».

“The hardest part is staying on topexplained the 39-year-old athlete, who is a living example of patience and perseverance.

In detail, Antigoni Drisbiotis told SEGAS:

“To set goals and look ahead and never stop trying”, Drisbioti said initially and continued referring to what a disappointed athlete should do: “What is it that disappoints us? Do we look to draw strength from others or draw from ourselves? I can’t fathom that someone can get frustrated because others around them are judging their own performance. I think that we alone have to find motivation and move forward and if we get disappointed at some point there will come a time when we get back up again».

“I have big plans for this season. The season has been going well so far, I hope it continues like this. My race management experience definitely plays a role. I found myself in Pontebrandi very tired. I can cope with difficult conditions with competitive dignity“, continued the European champion.

Asked if it is difficult to stay at the top, she replied: “The hardest part is staying on top. I don’t overthink it. I see how I will please myself first and then everyone else. I work very hard to fight if I stay at a high level. Now I work harder. I am more focused and mature. I have great motivation and great fire for the next season».

As for how she dreams of ending her career, she said: “I would like to be remembered for what I could offer in my prime».