Luiss Top Athletes Federica Cesarini, Gianmarco Tamberi, Filippo Tortu and Luca Curatoli reached important goals. Federica won Olympic women’s rowing gold for the first time in the country’s history. Gianmarco jumped 2.37 meters, securing the top step of the podium. Filippo, thanks to his hundredth of a second advantage, won gold in the men's 4x100 relay. With his mastery, Luca won silver in the team saber.
“We are proud of the extraordinary goals achieved by our Top Athletes: Federica Cesarini, Gianmarco Tamberi, Filippo Tortu and Luca Curatoli in this Olympic event. Three great results that make the history of Italian sport and are the testimony of the commitment and work of these great youngsters”. Luiss General Manager, Giovanni Lo Storto stated: "Federica, Gianmarco, Filippo and Luca are the demonstration of how, with sacrifice and passion, it is possible to make one’s dreams come true. They are brilliant examples of the possibility of combining commitments of competitive sports and study, even in our country. This is thanks to the Dual Career program of our University. This project is unique in Italy and since 2015, allows athletes follow our degree courses also with the support of scholarships and dedicated tutors. I am looking forward to seeing them on the Luiss campuses together with Matteo Pessina, protagonist of the European football championship, and Sofia Goggia, world-class skier, who has chosen our University”.