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Italy mourns Alex Zanardi

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Alex Zanardi, the Bologna-born racing driver and Paralympic gold medallist, who overcame catastrophic injury to become one of Italy’s most beloved sporting figures, has died aged 59.

Simone Barlaam one of Italy's Paralympians. Image: Getty Images

Flurry of medals for Italy’s Paralympians

September 7, 2024September 7, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s Paralympians have been delivering amazing performances in Paris. Yesterday saw a flurry of medals of all colours, bringing Italy into 5th position in the medal table.

Boggioni claims one of italy¡'s paralympic golds

Paralympic Golds: Italian athletes bring total up to 14

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy’s athletes have brought the tally of Paralympic Golds to a fantastic 14 so far. Italy is currently standing 8th in the medal table with a total of 48 medals.

On this day in history: Paralympian Francesca Porcellato born

September 5, 2024September 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Francesca Porcellato, born on 5th September 1970, has become one of the most inspirational figures in the world of Paralympic sports. A versatile athlete who has competed in multiple disciplines, Porcellato embodies the spirit of perseverance and passion.

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.

paralymics medals swimming Carlotta Gilli

Italy has 15 Paralympics medals

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italy Paralympics team has been making a splash with 15 medals so far in the competition.

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.

Gilli wins gold in the pool for Italy at the Paralympics

Italy’s Paralympic medal-winning ways continue

August 30, 2021August 30, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy continues to win medals at the Tokyo Paralympics. The tally is currently 34 medals, 10 of which are gold.

Paralympic medals. Image courtesy of paralympics.org

Paralympic golds for Italy

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italy won its first two golds at the Tokyo Paralympics Wednesday, both in the pool. Carlotta Gilli won the S13 100m butterfly and Francesco Bocciardo won the S5 200m freestyle.