London 2012 Olympics

by Gabi Logan | Thu, 08/09/2012 - 08:33
Late Wednesday afternoon, the Italian Olympic men's volleyball beat the defending Olympic-champion American team in straight sets, securing their spot in…
by Gabi Logan | Wed, 08/08/2012 - 03:01
On Monday, the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) pulled Italian 50km race walking champion Alex Schwarzer out of competition in this year's Olympics due to an "…
by Gabi Logan | Tue, 08/07/2012 - 00:19
"It's not how you win but how you handle the loss that makes you a champion", said Niccolo Campriani, after he won the gold in the 50-metre rifle 3 position…
by Gabi Logan | Mon, 08/06/2012 - 01:07
On Sunday night, the Italian men's fencing team beat Japan 45-39 to take the gold in the men's team foil, winning Italy's third gold medal in fencing during…
by Gabi Logan | Mon, 08/06/2012 - 00:55
On Saturday at the Royal Artillery Barracks outside London, Italian carabiniere officer Jessica Rossi broke two world records as she won the Olympic gold medal…
by Gabi Logan | Fri, 08/03/2012 - 06:14
The Italian fencing power trio—Elisa di Francisca, Arianna Errigo, and Valentina Vezzali—beat the reigning champion Russian women's team 45-31 Thursday at the…
Lifestyle
by Gabi Logan | Thu, 08/02/2012 - 22:59
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Alessio Sartori and his new partner Romano Battisti beat the favourites from Slovenia by 1.55 seconds to take silver in the…
by Gabi Logan | Wed, 08/01/2012 - 01:34
After finishing fifth in both Sunday's 400-metre freestyle and Tuesday's 200-metre freestyle, Pellegrini will race in the heats for the 4x200m freestyle this…
Lifestyle
by Gabi Logan | Tue, 07/31/2012 - 04:28
Reigning air rifle world champion Niccolo Campriani took the silver in the 10-metre competition yesterday at the Royal Artillery Barracks, while Romanian Alin…
Lifestyle
by Gabi Logan | Mon, 07/30/2012 - 04:37
During Saturday's female individual foil, the Italians came home with all three medals, after a series of upsets brought Elisa Di Francisca the gold, first-…