Paris 2024 Olympics: Marta Maggetti, the historic gold and a special dedication

Paris 2024 Olympics: Marta Maggetti, the historic gold and a special dedication

Raised on malloreddus and seada, Marta Maggetti shed tears of joy in the water in Marseille. The gold in windsurfing, version 4.0, è arrived "unexpected, I had very strong opponents, in particular the English (Emma Wilson, who started as favorite and finished third ed.) – recounts the new Olympic champion, 28, from Cagliari – and è it was beautiful. An'incredible emotion". Which she shares with her homeland, Sardinia, to which she says she is very attached.

Her 'training camp' the crystal clear water of home, where she lives, where she keeps her roots. That's why in the dedications of this gold there's also room for a monument of 'sardità' one of the greatest soccer players ever, Gigi Riva, who passed away last January. He, who from Leggiuno, northern Italy, chose Cagliari and Sardinia as his homeland, until he became one of its most beloved sons.

"Gigi Riva è was a great for all of Italy and for us Sardinians – says the blue medalist – this medal then I dedicate to my family members, to the technicians, to the federation, to the Fiamme Gialle that allow me to practice these sports that I love". Since the age of eight, also inspired by Sensini, who in windsurfing in Sydney 2000 graduated as Olympic champion.

"Alessandra è a model, and è it was wonderful to win a gold 24 years after hers" says Maggetti who acknowledges that she has the indomitable nature of her Sardinia. But she flies low, despite that plank, the newly crowned Olympic champion; "In the youth I had won a lot, è true, but this gold è came as a surprise and I can only be happy" smiles the Italian. In Marseille, more than 600 km from Paris, è resounded the anthem of Mameli and it is just smiles.