The viralpictureshows swimmers Nicolò Martinenghi,Thomas Ceccon, and Gregorio Paltrinieriposing shirtless with their medals.
People couldn’t help but comment on the men’s physical appearance, with one user describing theathletesas the “Holy Trinity.”
Thomas, from Vincenza, won gold in the men’s 100m backstroke at the2024 Paris Olympicson July 29.
Nicolò, born in Varese, won gold in the 100m breaststroke.
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Italian swimmers Nicolò Martinenghi, Thomas Ceccon, and Gregorio Paltrinieri set the internet on fire after posing together with their Olympic medals
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“One more reason not to learn to swim and get saved,” a woman commented on the viral photo, which currently has over 400,000 likes.
“In Italy, we say, ‘You should be a UNESCO World Heritage Site,'” another one shared.
The triumphant photo made someone else want to pack their bags and book a flight to theBel Paese. “I’ve decided I’m moving to Italy.”
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“Mamma mia, what a trio!” wrote an Italian woman. “Proud of you guys. Very good, and also very good-looking.”
“May Italians be eternal,” a separate user exclaimed.
“Talented and also attractive, our swimming heroes,” a compatriot said, while another added, “The Olympic gods are all here.”
“The favorite swimmers of your favorite swimmers,” wrote 23-year-old gold medalist Thomas Ceccon
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Reposting the photo on his Instagram stories, Thomas jokingly wrote, “The favorite swimmers of your favorite swimmers.”
The 23-year-old toldRai Newshe had been dreaming of winning a gold medal ever since his childhood.
Thomas, from Vincenza, won gold in the men’s 100m backstroke
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Gregorio, from Carpi, took home the bronze medal in the 800m freestyle event
Meanwhile, Nicolò, born in Varese, made his country proud after winning gold in the 100m breaststroke
Standing on the podium and bringing glory to his nation felt “emotional,” Thomas added.
“It hadn’t happened to me at the World Championships, but here, there’s a race every four years; if you make a mistake, you’ve lost everything.
“I’m enjoying myself, but tomorrow I’ll wake up knowing that I haven’t done anything. Those who compete in more races don’t rest.”
“The trio we knew we needed,” an Instagram user wrote
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