Paris 2024 Olympics, Sofia Raffaeli tops rhythmic gymnastics qualifiers
The Italian leads the ranking ahead of tomorrow’s final.
The Italian leads the ranking ahead of tomorrow’s final.
Statements from the two blue highlanders who came in second place in the C2 500.
Statements from the two triumphants of the mixed Nacra 17.
The blue athlete expressed himself after gaining access to the finals along with Filippo Tortu, Matteo Meluzzo and Fausto Desalu.
Spectacular comeback by the blue pair in the C2 500m final.
The former volleyball player, speaking to discovery+ microphones, “The fight for the most valuable medal will be between Brazil-Italy.”
The Italian pair gets an encore performance in the Nacra 17, following their triumph in Tokyo 2020.
Marcell Jacobs and teammates finish only in fifth place, but gain access to the last act through repechage.
“It’s amazing because up to a month I was out of the game. It was a difficult time getting here, as I had missed the pass in Doha, but as my coach says ‘it’s never over until you touch the board’.”
Azzurra finishes third in the 10 km cross-country swimming event.
“I am happy if he wins the gold medal, he deserves it.”
Settebello coach and water polo federern president against referees over a goal disallowed to the Azzurri.
For Sandro Campagna’s Azzurri, defeated 12-10 in the quarterfinals, the medal dream fades.
On Friday and Saturday, medals are awarded from the individual and team competition.
The defending champion in the 58 kg category was injured during the semifinals.
Italy finishes sixth in the march relay at the Paris Olympics.
“Nothing went today, I tried to waste as little energy as possible, but the leg wasn’t holding, and anyway Saturday will be a different matter.”
A lot happened in the high jump qualifiers.
“I knew I was going into a lack of strength, but I felt better than in the individual race.”
“Water without smell or taste, very strong current.”
He had prepared together with his scouts the “perfect game” for his boys.
The two blues struggled for a long time but, in the last fraction, the Italian collapsed and exited the medal zone.
“Every match has its own story,” highlights the coach of the Blue Women.
The captain of the Italian volleyball team explains the triumph over Serbia and reflects on the countrymen already starring in Paris.
Historic evening for women’s volleyball in France.
Beaten Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand on points in three rounds.
Statements after the historic bronze: “I gave everything, I could see the stadium empty except for my mother.”