Italian Diver Matteo Santoro Wins Historic Gold at World Championships with Supportive Partner

Young diver Matteo Santoro achieved a historic victory at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore by securing Italy's first-ever gold medal in the mixed 3-meter springboard synchronized event, alongside teammate Chiara Pellacani. The duo's outstanding performance finished ahead of competitors from Australia and China, highlighting their dedication and teamwork. Adding a personal dimension to this triumph, Santoro's boyfriend, 19-year-old diver Max Linan, was present at the event to support him. Linan, competing for Spain, also shared his pride on social media, celebrating Santoro's success despite his own results in the competition. Earlier this month, Santoro publicly confirmed his relationship with Linan through an Instagram post marking their one-year anniversary, a move that received widespread acclaim for promoting openness and acceptance in the sports community. Santoro reflected on his medal-winning performance, mentioning his use of breathing exercises to stay calm and his plans to focus on upcoming events. His partnership with Pellacani has been longstanding, contributing to his impressive collection of medals in international synchronized diving competitions. Lo...