(PRIMASPORT) MILAN/CORTINA – The recently concluded Milan-Cortina Paralympics reconfirmed the success of these "widespread" Winter Olympics. With 14 medals, Italy broke Lillehammer's record.
Four podiums in an emotional day: double success in the snowboard banked slalom with Perathoner and Luchini, followed by De Silvestro's triumph in the sitting giant slalom, and Bertagnolli's silver medal in the Vision Impaired category. At the Norwegian Games, the Italian team returned home one medal short. They also broke their record for gold medals.
“Thanks to all our athletes of the Paralympic National Team for the emotions and
for the extraordinary results you have given to Italy. With your ta-
Slow, your determination and your example have made the whole nation proud. Thank you for raising the tricolor high." So said Prime Minister Meloni who had to cancel the closure due to adverse weather. (PRIMASPORT)
