Rome European Championships, Francesco Fortunato bronze in men’s 20km march
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Europeans in Rome, Francesco Fortunato bronze in the men’s 20km march
Francesco Fortunato, a 29-year-old Apulian financier from Andria, won the bronze medal in the 20 km march at the European Athletics Championships in Rome.
The’gold se l’è won by Sweden’s Perseus Karlstrom, with a time of 1h19’13”, the’silver è went to Spain’s Paul McGrath (1h19’31”).
Fortunato crossed the finish line in 1h19’54” and for Italy è so far the fifth medal in two days in the home continental event.
“Meanwhile, thank you all, è it was beautiful – Fortunato said after the finish -. I am so happy to have achieved this dream in front of all my friends and parents. I am proud to have participated in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity".
