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Italy came second to Greta Britain in the European Aquatics Championships with 13 golds to GB's 14 after Simona Quadarella's treble triumph in the 400m, 800m and 1500m freestyle. "I tried to wait as long as possible, but it seemed like my opponents weren't giving up. I didn't expect to pull off this performance myself," Quadarella said, "but I did it." Italy saw the emergence of another swim queen in Sara Curtis who broke the world record twice on her way to glory in the 50m backstroke. Nicolò Martinenghi also won twice, in the 100m freestyle and the 50m breaststroke. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA