Mar 12 • 13:25 UTC 🇮🇹 Italy Il Giornale

Splendid Chiara Mazzel: silver in Giant Slalom, tenth medal for Italy

Chiara Mazzel wins a silver medal in the women's Giant Slalom for athletes with disabilities, bringing Italy's total medal count to ten at the Milano-Cortina Games.

Chiara Mazzel has secured a silver medal in the women's Giant Slalom for athletes with disabilities, finishing just behind Austria's Veronika Aigner. Mazzel, hailing from Cavalese, recorded a combined time of 2:21.19. She has notably contributed to Italy's medal tally at the Milano-Cortina Games with her performance, which now stands at three golds, six silvers, and one bronze.

During an interview after the race, Mazzel expressed her joy in having achieved four podium finishes in four events, stating that racing alongside her long-time guide made this medal even more special. Despite recording the best time in the second run of the race, it was not enough to clinch the gold. The competition was intense, and Mazzel's remarkable performance continues to inspire and showcase the talent present among athletes with disabilities.

This achievement not only highlights Mazzel's skill but also underlines the progress and inclusivity seen in winter sports, particularly at the Milano-Cortina Games. With her latest medal, Mazzel adds to a growing legacy of athletes breaking barriers and demonstrating exceptional perseverance in the face of challenges, thereby contributing positively to the visibility of athletes with disabilities on an international stage.

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