| Gold MedallistMORI, Fabrizio (ITA) |
| "I went off as slowly as usual. However, I was not concerned how the rest of the field started because even if they were quicker I was confident I would catch them. As I reached the final bend, I felt my legs going faster and faster and so eventhough Diagana and the Pole were ahead of me I knew I would catch them and win." |
| Silver Medallist - DIAGANA, Stephane (FRA) |
| "One month ago I didn't know if I would even be here in Seville. So I was realistically only concerned about the semi final and that my legs would be fresh. Today I was surprised about the start of Mori's race. He really started fast this evening. I'm disappointed because I wanted a personal best. With European champion Januszewski putting pressure on me from the inside, I was pushed to this performance today." |
| Bronze Medallist - SCHELBERT, Marcel (SUI) |
| "Was I third really? I can't believe it. I thought at first I was fourth and I would have been quite satisfied with that position and a Swiss record. The bronze medal is the biggest thing I have ever had. Technically my race two days ago was much better but this one was a great fight for me and the fast time reflects this fact." |
| Medalla de oro - MORI, Fabrizio (ITA) |
| "Arranque tan despacio como suelo hacerlo. Sin embargo, no me preocupaba de la salida del resto de mis rivales porque, incluso si eran mas rapidos, tenia confianza en que los cogeria. Cuando llegue a la curva final note como mis piernas iban mas y mas deprisa, asi que, aunque Diagana y el polaco iban delante de mi, sabia que los cazaria y ganaria". |
| Medalla de plata - DIAGANA, Stephane (FRA) |
| "Hace un mes no sabia ni siquiera si iba a estar en Sevilla. Asi que para ser realista solo estaba preocupado por la semifinal y por que mis piernas estuvieran frescas. Hoy me ha sorprendido la salida de Mori. Realmente ha salido rapido esta tarde. Estoy disgustado porque queria mejorar mi marca. Con el campeon europeo Januszewski presionandome fui impulsado a obtener esta marca hoy". |
| Medalla de bronce - SCHELBERT, Marcel (SUI) |
"De verdad que soy tercero? No me lo puedo creer. Al
principio pense que era cuarto y hubiera estado muy satisfecho con esa plaza y con el
record suizo. La medalla de bronce es la cosa mas grande que he tenido en mi vida.
Tecnicamente mi carrera de hace dos dias fue mucho mejor pero esta ha sido una gran pelea
para mi y un tiempo tan rapido refleja este hecho".  |