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Francesca Tarantello and guide Silvia Visaggio take silver in the Triathlon

Paralympics Update – 35 Medals in total

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Paralympics update: Italy is continuing to add to its medal haul. Currently, the tally stands at 35 medals, of which 10 are gold, 8 silver and 17 bronze. Italy is 6th in the table.

Stefano Raimondi with his second gold medal of the Paralympics

Raimondi claims another gold at Paris Paralympics

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Stefano Raimondi has won a gold medal in the men’s 100m freestyle S10 at the Paris Paralympics, ahead of Australia’s Rowan Crothers and Thomas Gallagher.

Paralympics Gold medallists Carlotta Gilli and Francesco Bocciardo

Italy claims its first Paralympics medals in Paris

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy got its first medals at the Paralympics in Paris. Lorenzo Bernard and his pilot won bronze in the 4,000m cycling pursuit. Italy’s first day went swimmingly in the pool with eight medals.

Sven-Goran Eriksson who passed away on 26th August 2024. Image: Getty Images

Remembering Sven-Goran Eriksson

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Monday, Lazio paid tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson, who passed away at 76 after battling cancer. Eriksson, the legendary Swedish coach, led Lazio to their historic second Scudetto in 2000.

Victorious women-s volleyball team whose gold brought Italy's Olympic tally to 12 gold, 40 medals in total.

Volleyball gold for women and final Olympic tally

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s women’s volleyball team achieved a historic first Olympic gold medal in Paris on Sunday, defeating the reigning champions, the USA, in three straight sets. This victory brought Italy’s Olympic tally of gold medals at the Games to 12.

Italy secure in 10th place in Olympic medal table

August 11, 2024August 11, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy won silver in the men’s Madison cycling and bronze in the modern pentathlon at the Paris Olympics Saturday night. Italy will remain in 10th place in the Olympic medal table.

Tamberi to jump in final with colic

August 10, 2024August 10, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Olympic high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi announced today that his chances of defending the title were “all over.” However, he will still jump in the final later this evening.

Tita and banti win gold medal in mixed multihull . Image: robert deaves

Olympic medals on the water for Italy

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy secured two more medals, including gold in the sailing, bringing the total medal haul to 30 so far. This includes 10 old, 11 silver and 9 bronze.

Bronze for the men's pursuit cycling team. Image: Facebook

Bronze in the velodrome

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian men’s track cycling team lost their title and world record to the Australians in the heats of the men’s pursuit. Italy have also claimed a further two bronze medals.

Mixed Skeet team with their gold medals from the Paris 2024 Olympics

Gymnastics and Skeet Gold Medals

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italian gymnast Alice D’Amato held her nerve to strike historic gold on the balance beam Monday (5th August) at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Italy secured another gold with the Mixed Skeet team beating the USA in a tight final match.