Milano-Cortina, Coventry: “Brignone be an inspiration, one can come back stronger”

Cortina d’Ampezzo (Belluno), Feb. 16 (LaPresse) – “The Italian team is doing very well. Nine months ago Federica did not think she would be here, and for me her story once again demonstrates the commitment, talent, passion, hard work, struggle and determination of athletes, the best of humanity. It is what we see every day.” So said IOC President Kirsty Coventry, guest at Casa Italia in Cortina, speaking about the exploit of Federica Brignone, winner of two gold medals at the Milano Cortina Games. “I truly hope that her actions, together with those of all the other athletes, inspire people to be better and kinder and to know that, when life knocks you down, you can get back up and come back even stronger,” added the former South African swimmer.