Paris 2024 Paralympics, Ambra Sabatini hurt by it

The blue outfielder è fell a few steps from the finish line

The final of the women’s 100 meters, the last race of the athletics program at the Paris Paralympics, è was marked by Ambra Sabatini’s fall just a step from the finish line. Fall that involved compatriot Monica Contraffato (who, after an appeal by the Federation, è was nevertheless awarded bronze).

Great was the disappointment of Ambra Sabatini, who was arriving at the Paris event with many chances to make an important result. The Italian, in the post race, did not hide her great disappointment for what happened, apologizing for the incident that affected her race and that of her compatriot.

"I am in shock. I was there mentally and physically, I was charged. I was there, at the finish line, I could see the line, I was touching it. Unfortunately, I also hurt Monica and I am sorry. È it was bad, I wanted to give the medal to my parents and whoever was here, but I couldn’t do it. I have endured a lot, I will endure this one" too, her words to Rai Sport.

L'azzurra looks, however, ahead with confidence. The concentration è already towards Los Angeles 2028. Also happy for Martina Caironi’s victory: "I am happy for Martina, she deserves it. I have so many opportunitiesà ahead, now I start a path to Los Angeles", his closing remark.