Carlo Calcagni triumphs in London: unstoppable

At the Big Half Marathon in London, an event that draws thousands of runners from all over the world, Carlo Calcagni wrote another memorable page in his career. Despite health difficulties and a disability that would have stopped anyone else, Calcagni challenged himself and the stopwatch, achieving an outstanding finish:

1st of the Italians at the finish
1st overall in his category (55-59 years old)
8th overall in the general classification, ahead of hundreds of young professional athletes
Best world performance ever in his category T72.

“With a time of 1h06’32”, Calcagni not only brought up the colors of Italy, but proved that willpower, discipline and courage can turn what seems impossible into tangible reality”, is the note circulated by his team.

“Carlo Calcagni runs not only with his legs, but with his heart and soul. Every step is an act of endurance, every kilometer a challenge won against the limits imposed by the disease”.

“Her presence in the race is a powerful message: there are no insurmountable barriers for those who choose not to give up. His eighth place overall, in a competition dominated by athletes of the highest level and much lesser age, is proof that time is not an obstacle, but an ally for those who know how to turn pain into energy and suffering into determination”.

“The London audience applauded him as a champion, but for Italy and those who know his story, Calcagni is much more: he is a witness to life, a universal example of courage and hope. His triumph belongs not only to sports, but to anyone who needs reminding that inner strength can move mountains”.

“Every medal, every record, every victory by Carlo is a message to everyone: “Never give up, despite everything and everyone, no matter what the cost”.”

“In London, Calcagni did not simply run a half-marathon: he gave life a lesson in life– the note continues. He showed that greatness is not measured only by seconds and ranking positions, but by the ability to turn fragility into strength, obstacle into opportunity, pain into hope. Carlo Calcagni, once again, united sport and life in one hymn of resilience. And his silent cry, which started from the streets of London, today resonates all over the world: never give up”.