Petrounias: “I was cut! I thought I lost and … I won – I see the light in the tunnel, but I promise even more! “

Shortly after winning his 8th European title, the Lefteris Petrounias He admitted that he has not yet realized the magnitude of his success. As he revealed, during the final, he thought he was left out of the podium because of a problem at the exit of his program.

“Chopped“, He said characteristically, explaining that he thought that the outlet on the exit would deprive him of the medal. Nevertheless, his overall appearance was excellent and gave him gold, albeit with a tie.

Despite the agony, Petrounia said he felt better than ever, both physically and psychologically, and sent a message of continuity: “I promise more discrimination. We didn’t finish here”

In detail what he said:

“I had a difficult start to the season and now it’s completely upside down. I couldn’t stand the new and difficult exit and in two races I put my hands forward. Now, almost to fall back, because I am very well molded and I have to stabilize it. I was a little cut off, but probably the other five after me were cut off because they made the same mistakes“, The holder of three Olympic medals told ERT.

“The truth is I was waiting a little further in the scoring, but as soon as I took the step I thought I would be out of medals, because the level has risen too much, the athletes I have against me are all legends in my eyes“, She confessed. “In the beginning I thought I lost and then I won“, He said elsewhere.

“I am better than ever, I was not stressed at all. I felt very well and almost falling behind the very well“, He noted.

After the Paris Olympics – where he won the bronze medal – he had stated that he wanted to take a break. Eventually, after two weeks he returned to workouts, for two reasons, he explained.

“I see the light in the tunnel. It’s visible. I know that at some point it will end this and I want to enjoy it“He said, referring to the moment he would leave the racing action. “I draw strength from my children and all the kids who want to do sports. I try to continue to bring good results to hear sports. I promise and more, even more“, He concluded.