Silver medal winning speed skater
Francesca Lollobrigida is to be Italy's flag bearer at the
Beijing Winter Olympics' closing ceremony at the Bird's Nest on
Sunday, the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) said Wednesday.
31-year-old Frascati-born Lollobrigida, who came second in the
3000m race and is the great-nicee of actress Gina Lollobrigida,
was chosen by CONI President Giovanni Malagò and Beijing 2022
delegation chief Carlo Mornati.
"It's rightful recognition of what Francesca has done so far at
Beijing and also a spur for what she will have to do in the
coming days," said Malagò.
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