Italy secures first gold of Milano Cortina Olympics with speedskater Francesca Lollobrigida's stunning upset. The Italian athlete, on her 35th birthday, shattered the Olympic record in the women's 3000 meters event, edging out Dutch legend Irene Schouten and Norway's Ragne Wiklund.
Lollobrigida's victory marked a historic moment for Italy, as they secured their first gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games. The Italian speedskater celebrated her first Olympic gold, adding to her impressive collection of medals from previous Olympics. Lollobrigida finished with a time of 3 minutes and 54.28 seconds, setting a new record that was two seconds ahead of runner-up Wiklund.
Canada's Valerie Maltais took the bronze medal in the event, which saw an upset victory for Italy against the dominant Netherlands team. Joy Beune, the reigning world champion in the 3000m, finished off the podium in fourth place, marking the first time since the 2010 Vancouver Games that the Netherlands had not won a medal in this distance.
In a surprising twist, American skater Greta Myers was added to the lineup after Czech skater Martina Sablikova's withdrawal and finished in 20th place. This last-minute addition brought an exciting element to the event, showcasing the depth of talent among international speedskaters.
Lollobrigida's impressive performance on her 35th birthday has sent shockwaves through the speedskating community, solidifying her position as a force to be reckoned with in the sport. As Italy secures their first gold medal of the Milano Cortina Olympics, fans and competitors alike are left in awe of Lollobrigida's incredible talent and determination.
Lollobrigida's victory marked a historic moment for Italy, as they secured their first gold medal of the Milano Cortina Games. The Italian speedskater celebrated her first Olympic gold, adding to her impressive collection of medals from previous Olympics. Lollobrigida finished with a time of 3 minutes and 54.28 seconds, setting a new record that was two seconds ahead of runner-up Wiklund.
Canada's Valerie Maltais took the bronze medal in the event, which saw an upset victory for Italy against the dominant Netherlands team. Joy Beune, the reigning world champion in the 3000m, finished off the podium in fourth place, marking the first time since the 2010 Vancouver Games that the Netherlands had not won a medal in this distance.
In a surprising twist, American skater Greta Myers was added to the lineup after Czech skater Martina Sablikova's withdrawal and finished in 20th place. This last-minute addition brought an exciting element to the event, showcasing the depth of talent among international speedskaters.
Lollobrigida's impressive performance on her 35th birthday has sent shockwaves through the speedskating community, solidifying her position as a force to be reckoned with in the sport. As Italy secures their first gold medal of the Milano Cortina Olympics, fans and competitors alike are left in awe of Lollobrigida's incredible talent and determination.
!! I mean, 35 and still going strong? that's dedication 
. I'm not surprised she won though, she's been killing it in the speedskating world for years 
. Italy finally getting their first gold, yay! 
this is a huge deal for them, and it's amazing to see their athletes making history like this 
. Lollobrigida's win is not just about her, it's also a testament to the incredible talent of Italian speedskaters who are pushing themselves to new heights 
I mean, think about it... 35th birthday on the biggest stage? That's like, super suspicious if you ask me 
. Like, what's Italy trying to achieve here? Getting a gold medal for one of their old ladies? 
It's all about symbolism, man... Francesca Lollobrigida might be a speed skater, but she's also a national icon now 
. And that Dutch legend Irene Schouten, I'm sure she was expecting to win and stuff 
. But hey, Italy got the gold 
, so maybe there's something more going on here...
. And that Dutch girl Irene Schouten, she must've been sleeping at the wheel because Lollobrigida totally outskated her. I'm not saying Schouten isn't good, but come on, 2 seconds behind a birthday girl who's clearly in her prime? That's some next-level skill right there! And can we talk about Canada's Valerie Maltais for bronze? She might've been upset, but she still brought home the silver... I mean, bronce 
. Anyway, this is like, totally historic for Italy and Francesca Lollobrigida needs to be celebrated ASAP!
! Francesca Lollobrigida just crushed it on her 35th birthday, setting a new record and taking the gold in the women's 3000m event 
! And can we talk about how impressive it is for her to still be killing the game at 35? She's def a legend of the sport 
. Can't wait to see what else Italy brings to the table in this Olympics 
, and it's all thanks to this incredible speedskater 
. I mean, what's next? 
! This is a moment for Italian history books 
, and we get to witness it live on TV 
. I'm so hyped to see how she'll keep pushing the boundaries in speedskating 
. Can't wait to see what's next for Francesca and the Italian team 
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. She's proof that age ain't nothin' but a number 
we drove up to the mountains and stopped at this tiny cafe for coffee 
️ and it was literally life-changing 
I mean, have you ever tried tiramisu? 
. That new record is going to take some beating 
. The Dutch team can't help but feel a little salty about losing out on gold 
, but hey, there's always next time! The fact that Italy finally gets their first gold of the Olympics is still pretty amazing 
! She's definitely one to watch! As for Greta Myers being added at the last minute, I think it just shows how competitive this sport is - there's always someone lurking on the podium waiting to pounce 
? I mean, who needs Botox when you've got this much speed in your veins 
Francesca Lollobrigida is like a total legend on the ice - 35 and still crushing it 
Canada's Valerie Maltais taking bronze is pretty sweet too 
! I mean, who else can say they won gold at their age? 
. And to see her upset Irene Schouten and Ragne Wiklund like that is just insane 
...anyway, can't wait to see what she does next 
. And can we talk about the Netherlands not winning a medal in this distance? 
they're like, what happened?! 
anyway, Greta Myers making her debut and finishing 20th is actually super cool, more talent for everyone! 
. I went there with my friends over the weekend and we spent hours chatting and people watching. It was so relaxing! You know, I love how they source their coffee beans from local farms... it's all about supporting the community, right? Anyway, back to speedskating - Francesca Lollobrigida is like a superhero on wheels 
. On the flip side, Greta Myers' last-minute addition added so much excitement to the event! 
I'm loving this Olympics so far 