Overview
- Iapichino, father and coach of Larissa and Anastasia, publicly rejected Patrick Stevens’ televised vow to “protect” Fiona May and her daughters.
- He asked how Stevens could protect the girls while living in Belgium, saying the daughters spend most of their time with him in Florence.
- He criticized May’s recent behavior on the reality show Pechino Express, calling what he saw on TV not very edifying.
- He said Larissa has broken the ice with her first global medal and wants her to carry that hunger into a full season.
- Italian outlets reported the exchange from TV remarks and interviews and noted that Stevens is a former sprinter who won European 200m bronze in 1994.