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Italian Swimming Federation Suspends Pilato and Tarantino for 90 Days After Plea Deals

The penalties reflect plea agreements following admissions of responsibility.

Overview

  • The federation, with clearance from CONI’s Procuratore Generale, accepted the federal prosecutor’s sanction proposal announced on October 9.
  • Both swimmers received 90-day bans from federative and social activities effective October 9 through January 9.
  • The suspension rules out participation in the European Short Course Championships in Poland scheduled for December 2–7.
  • During the ban they cannot train in federative centers or with a coach recording times, though they may swim in regular pools to maintain fitness.
  • Proceedings were conducted individually but resulted in identical penalties citing shared responsibility, with separate institutional reviews still possible.