Super Francesca Lollobrigida, first gold medal for Italy
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A super Francesca Lollobrigida gave Italy its first gold medal at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: the champion triumphed in the 3000 meters on her 35th birthday. A result that few expected given the very strong competition, but the Frascati star surprised everyone by achieving a resounding goal.
Francesca Lollobrigida set a new Olympic record thanks to a time of 3’54″28. Behind the champion Azzurra Ragne Wiklund (Norway) 3’56″54 (+2″26) and Valerie Maltais (Canada) 3’56″93 (+2″65).
