all possible medals for Italy – OA Sport

ITALY MEDAL HOPES TUESDAY 3 AUGUST

SAIL

The medal is already certain for Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti in the Nacra17 class, a result that Italy had lacked in this sport since Beijing 2008. The Azzurri are at the top of the standings with 12 points ahead of the British John Gimson and Anna Burnet: with a sixth place would be sure to win. Their task will be not to take risks (in particular to avoid the false start that broke the dreams of both Mattia Camboni and Silvia Zennaro) and try as much as possible to mark direct opponents.

Percentage of medal

Tita-Banti 100%

ATHLETICS

Alessandro Sibilio qualified for the final of the 400 obstacles with the sixth time overall. In itself this is already an extraordinary result. The 22-year-old from Campania promises to become one of the stars of this discipline in the future, while today opponents like Warholm, Benjamin and Samba appear out of reach. Yet it is the magical summer of blue athletics, so never say never …

Percentage of medal

Alessandro Sibilio 5%

CYCLING YOUR TRACK

In the women’s team pursuit the blue are still formally in the running for the gold medal thanks to the fourth time obtained during the first round. Now they will face Germany in the second round: the winner will go to the final, while the loser will not be sure to play the final for the bronze, because at that point it will be necessary to go and compare the calculation of the times of the other teams. A regulation that is not easy to understand for non-experts. In any case, the Teutonic girls seem very distant, having achieved an amazing world record with which they inflicted over 4 seconds on the Italians. The goal will be to try to play for the bronze, while being aware that opponents like Great Britain or the United States have something more. But be careful: the close double round (final scheduled less than two hours after the 2nd round) could reserve some surprises.

Percentage of medal

Italy women’s team pursuit 15%

Photo: Lapresse