Unstoppable Alberta Santuccio: the 32-year-old from the Fiamme Oro is world champion of women’s sword, and the title, won a few hours ago in Wuxi (China), also consolidates first place in the world ranking. The triumph came after an injury forced her to be sidelined for three weeks. Immense!
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As the Federschermain the first seasonal stage of the World Cup in Casablanca (Morocco), the day after winning bronze in the individual competition, the swordsman suffered a problem with her right knee during the team event.
Therefore, in agreement with coach Dario Chiadò and the national team’s medical staff, she stopped, following her teammates from the bench, who then won the silver medal. Upon returning to Italy, he then began the recovery program, with three weeks of physiotherapy and a forced stop from the pitch.
Stop which did not prevent her from climbing to the top step of the podium today Wuxiafter a 13-12 (in extra time) in the final against the Korean Evening Songreigning world champion. For our champion, it is the fifth gold medal in her career. Which today, however, is even more beautiful.
More to the point!
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