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On this Day: July 29
July 29 is another eventful day in the world of Italian sport, with the focus now firmly shifted on World Championships and Olympic Games. In the Olympics it was a memorable day in two niche sports...
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On this Day: July 31
Although footballing action was few and far between on July 31 due to pre-season, Italy made up for it with a number of successes in other sports. There was an Olympic gold and a silver medal in...
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Interview: Phelps ready to show he’s still a force at age 31
Despite claiming he would end his swimming career before the age of 30, Michael Phelps is ready to add to his illustrious resume at the Rio Games. The 31-year-old has set countless records and won 18...
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On This Day: August 4
August 4 has seen some auspicious beginnings over the years, with Italy enjoying unexpected Olympic glory in both on the road and with a firearm, but it has also seen the best laid plans for a football...
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Interview: Pellegrini ready to make Italy proud on her birthday
Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini is honoured to wave the Tricolore for the Azzurri at the opening ceremonies of the Rio Games as it's a moment that will make her 28th birthday that much more...
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On This Day: August 5
August 5 has been a special day for female Italian competitors, with many reasons to celebrate over the years. However, it has also seen the men begin European campaigns at a point that seems very...
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On this Day: August 9
August 9 is a day to rejoice for Italian sports fans, with Olympic successes appearing in every direction in a whole host of events. The Italian reputation in fencing and water polo was upheld by the...
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Divers baffled after Olympic pool changes colour
Those watching the women's 10 metre synchronised diving final of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio on Tuesday were left a bit perplexed, when they were greeted by a diving pool which had turned a strange...
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Phelps bows out as most decorated Olympian
Earning his 26th medal in the Olympic Games on Saturday consummated Michael Phelps' place as possibly the greatest ever Olympian, as he transferred into retirement in typical style. Competing in his...
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On This Day: August 17
August 17 has been a quiet day in sporting terms, with Italian success being more muted than on some other dates. That said, the emotion demonstrated by both Daniela Reina and Federica Pellegrini...
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