Thomas Ceccon Will Move To Australia Or USA To Find New Motivation

Following his outstanding performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he secured a gold medal in the 100m backstroke and a bronze with the Italian men’s 400m freestyle relay, Thomas Ceccon returned to Italy to a hero’s welcome at Verona airport.

Ceccon was the guest of honor at a celebration held in Creazzo, at the Leosport club pool. There, he was greeted by a large crowd of supporters, as well as his parents and lifelong coach, Alberto Burlina, who has been recognized as “Coach of the Year” for both 2022 and 2023.

In an interview with Anna Perlini of L’Arena, Ceccon shared insights into his future plans, addressing recent rumors of a possible move abroad.

“Maybe it will be Australia or maybe America, I have yet to decide,” Ceccon stated, adding that his upcoming trip would not result in a permanent relocation. “In the meantime, I’m going on vacation to enjoy some sea—and if there’s swimming, why not?

Despite his global ambitions, Ceccon emphasized that Verona remains his comfort zone. The departure is not permanent; the training stint abroad will last a few months, after which he plans to return to Italy.

His mother, Gioia, also confirmed that upon his return—though the exact date is undecided—Thomas will continue training in Verona and move into his own home. “As with many moms, I’m still catching up on this plan,” she remarked. “We’ll continue paying rent for a few more months, but with his savings, he’s buying a house in San Massimo. It will be completely independent, and I’ll be able to move back to Schio with my husband. The new apartment will be a bit farther from the Federal Center, so he’ll likely get an electric bike to ease the commute after long training sessions.”

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Swimmerfan
2 months ago

Why not Virginia, I understand that she wants to improve the 200 im and the breaststroke, perhaps Douglass is the best to improve the categories and versatility. Also, they have versátil swimmer like nocentini

Andrew
Reply to  Swimmerfan
2 months ago

Last time I checked, Ceccon is not a female?

Correct me if I’m wrong

Luisa Castro
Reply to  Andrew
2 months ago

Of course, NOT!

Steve Friederang
2 months ago

Join us at the new team in Hawaii Mark Schubert is creating with my help called Podium Aquatics. I can help you get rid of that hitch in the front end of your stroke. 🙂 And you can learn to surf!

swimster
Reply to  Steve Friederang
2 months ago

tell us more, Steve!

Noah Fence
Reply to  Steve Friederang
2 months ago

Bro thinks Ceccon will see this 😭

Crazycucumber93
2 months ago

I love all the details his mom gives us about Ceccon’s life. There is nothing like a mother’s love

swimster
Reply to  Crazycucumber93
2 months ago

Italian moms are the best.

RealCrocker5040
2 months ago

Send him to Coach Peter Andrew immediately

His 50 back skills will be a little worse than before and he’ll totally drop the 100 but he’ll get more surfing experience

Dmswim
2 months ago

This quote from his mom is pure gold.

Connor
2 months ago

He should go train with kaylee at Griffith on the Gold Coast with Adam peatys coach moving there

Swimmerfan
Reply to  Connor
2 months ago

To conquer her and deconcentrate her? Hhaahahaha

Skip
Reply to  Swimmerfan
2 months ago

Really?? How is this acceptable

Diehard
Reply to  Connor
2 months ago

Do we know if Kaylee is staying there?

MDE
Reply to  Diehard
2 months ago

It’s very, very possible she moves.

RealCrocker5040
2 months ago

Send him to Cal Berkeley they have actual backstroke expertise

Flint
Reply to  RealCrocker5040
2 months ago

Yeah those bear back strokers-Boy they tore it up in Paris, didn’t they? Two missed finals and a bronze. Bowman bringing home the gold.

Last edited 2 months ago by Flint
Jonny Newsom
Reply to  RealCrocker5040
2 months ago

Cal, or Berkeley. Never Cal Berkeley. Other than that you’re spot on.

DP Spellman
2 months ago

Give Coach Elliot Ptasnik a call!

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Giusy Cisale

 GIUSY  CISALE A law graduate, and attorney for 15 years while devoting herself to running her swimming-focused blog, Scent of Chlorine. In 2015, she collaborated with Italian swimming news websites before joining SwimSwam in 2017. She loves swimming from every point of view and in 2016  became an official of the Italian …

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