Italian windsurfer Marta Maggetti, the Paris 2024 iQ Foil champion, praised the resilience of athlete mothers during an exclusive interview with CGTN Sports Scene's Zhu Mandan at Italy House in Milano Cortina. Her remarks came as 35-year-old Francesca Lollobrigida secured her second gold medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics, balancing elite competition with motherhood to a two-year-old son.
"It's truly amazing – she's a mama chasing gold," Maggetti said of Lollobrigida's historic performance in the women's 5,000-meter speed skating event. "Matching elite sport with family demands incredible strength. In my discipline, we see many mothers returning to competition, which inspires us all."
The interview highlights a growing trend in global sports, with Maggetti noting: "These women redefine what's possible. Their journey isn't just about medals – it's about shattering stereotypes in professional athletics."
As the Winter Games continue through February 2026, Lollobrigida's back-to-back gold medals have sparked conversations about support systems for athlete parents, particularly in physically demanding winter sports.
