London 2012 Controversy
At the 2012 Olympics Magnini failed to qualify for the finals in all the events he was running for. After the disappointing performances he blamed the coach and the swimming team leaders for a poor training management of the whole Italian team, spurring a strong media reaction for what was judged as an immature and irresponsible behavior.
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