The firmament of Italian sport welcomes a new star. Tania Cagnotto (photo Simone Ferraro), the most successful Italian diver of all time, has been honoured with a place on the Walk of Fame at the Foro Italico.

Inheriting her parents’ profession (her father Giorgio and mother Carmen, who were also divers, were great protagonists at national and international level in the 1970s), the Bolzano athlete, born in 1985, boasts a silver and bronze Olympic medal among her achievements won at the Rio 2016 Games. Furthermore, during her extraordinary career, the South Tyrolean has won 10 world medals (including one gold) and 29 European medals (including 20 golds).

“I am very grateful and proud,” admitted Tania Cagnotto, who unveiled the new plaque with her name on it in the presence of CONI President Giovanni Malagò, General Secretary Carlo Mornati and Vice Presidents Silvia Salis and Claudia Giordani. It gives me immense satisfaction, it will be here forever. I always gladly return here to the home of sport, where I have spent my life. Now things have changed, I am mainly a mum. But I am open to new adventures.”

“A great among the greats,” was Giovanni Malagò’s comment, sealing an unforgettable day for a legend of Italian sport.