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PRIDE AND JOY
of cycling, shooting, fencing, gymnastics, rowing, swimming, canoeing and athletics either individually or in teams.
Finally, the Italians also home took 15 bronze medals, both as individuals and as teams in modern pentathlon, gymnastics, athletics, taekwondo, weightlifting, swimming, cycling, tennis, shooting and fencing.
Giovanni Malagò, the president of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI),
rated the games as an “8 1/2” for Italy a few hours after the ending ceremonies and noted everyone’s pride in the accomplishments
of the Italian athletes. In an interview with ANSA he remarked, “We are perhaps the most multidisciplinary country, having won medals in 20 different disciplines.” Italian athletes will continue to excel as they prepare for Italy to host the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. IAH
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Italy’s tally at the 2024 Paris Olympics included 15 bronze medals, 13 silvers and 12 golds.
The renowned Frecce Tricolori Italian Air Force Acrobatic Team showcased its skill and precision over Philadelphia on Aug. 12, filling the sky over the Philadelphia Art Museum with aerial formations and vibrant trails of color. The team also performed on Aug. 21 over Norfolk, Va., and Aug. 24-25 over Ocean City, Md. | PHOTO PROVIDED BY PHILADELPHIA ITALIAN CONSULATE GENERAL