With the arrival of May and the promise of summer, the pages of Corriere della Sera Style magazine are graced by an Italian champion whose journey through water has carved a path to greatness. Thomas Ceccon, an Olympic swimmer whose feats are etched in sports history, emerges in a new light, dressed in the modern elegance of a Dior suit.
Photographer Michel Haddi captures the world record holder for the 100-meter backstroke—a title Ceccon clinched with a breathtaking 51.60 seconds at the 2022 World Championships in Budapest.
Thomas Ceccon for Corriere della Sera Style
Styled by Luca Roscini, the swimmer dons sharply tailored ensembles by Dior that contrast with his usual pool attire yet resonate with the same precision and discipline.
Grooming artist Gigi Tavelli sculpts Ceccon’s wet locks, crafting an homage to the swimmer’s second home—the pool. But who is Thomas Ceccon beneath the surface? Giacomo Fasola peers into the soul of the swimmer and discovers an undying obsession.
Ceccon confesses, “It’s the only thing that gives me satisfaction. Without the pool, I feel bad.” This relentless pursuit of aquatic excellence is his lifeblood, a compulsion that has propelled him to the zenith of his sport.
For Ceccon, swimming is an existential cornerstone. “Obsession is a double-edged medal: on one side, it drives you to give your best to achieve the goal, on the other, it makes you feel bad when, for one reason or another, you don’t succeed,” he reflects. His words reveal the silent struggle that is the bedrock of his success.
The 2024 Paris Olympics loom large in Ceccon’s mind, a future that guides his every stroke. “I will definitely do the 100-meter backstroke,” he asserts with the clarity of a man who understands his destiny. Yet his talent begs the question of additional conquests: the 200 backstroke, the 100 butterfly, the 100 freestyle.
As the world turns its gaze to Paris, where Olympic gold beckons the bravest hearts, Thomas Ceccon stands ready. With the steely gaze of a champion and the soul of a poet, he is redefining the tides of his fate.
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