Marcell Jacobs (left) and Gianmarco Tamberi ensured a historic day in Italian sporting history. © APA/afp / ODD ANDERSEN

“The Gods of Olympus”: Italy celebrates the athletics fairytale

First a shared high jump triumph, then an unexpected sprint victory: after two gold medals for Italy's track and field athletes at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, a wave of enthusiasm broke out at home.

August 02, 2021

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