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Arianna Fontana sets Italian Olympic record with 14th medal

Arianna Fontana sets Italian Olympic record with 14th medal

Arianna Fontana made history on Wednesday by winning her 14th Olympic medal, helping Italy secure silver in the women’s short track speed skating 3,000 metres relay at the Milano Cortina 2026. At 35, Fontana surpasses fencer Edoardo Mangiarotti, who won 13 medals between 1936 and 1960, to become
ItalyNews.online 27 Feb 2026
Vittozzi and Ghiotto to carry flag at Olympic closing ceremony

Vittozzi and Ghiotto to carry flag at Olympic closing ceremony

Biathlete Lisa Vittozzi and speed skater Davide Ghiotto have been selected as Italy’s flag-bearers for the closing ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The ceremony will take place on Sunday at the historic Arena di Verona. Vittozzi, 31, secured a landmark victory in the women’s 10km
ItalyNews.online 27 Feb 2026
Meloni: “With these Olympics, Italy’s name resounds around the world”

Meloni: “With these Olympics, Italy’s name resounds around the world”

In remarks published on social media alongside the conclusion of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games, Meloni said the event has “given us unforgettable emotions and a pride that will accompany Italy for a long time”. She emphasised that the efforts of Italian athletes, and the organisational work of volunteers,
ItalyNews.online 23 Feb 2026

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