Farewell to Miranda Cicognani, world-class gymnast and Italy's first female flag bearer at the Olympics
Born in Forlì 88 years ago, she has participated in three editions, a record she shares with Monica Bergamelli and Vanessa Ferrari
Addio a Miranda Cicognani
Rome, January 30, 2025 - Italian sport in mourning for the death of Miranda Cicognani top gymnast at a global level and Italy's first female flag bearer at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
Born in Forlì 88 years ago, she also participated in the Melbourne 1956 and Rome 1960 Games: three editions as they did later only Monica Bergamelli and Vanessa Ferrari.
Was also international judge in six editions of the Olympics: from Montreal 1976 to Sydney 2000.
He won gold five times at the Italian Absolute Championships, between 1956 and 1962 (still a national record), interrupted only by her sister Rosella in 1959 and 1961. From 1963 to 1965 she held the role of instructor for the national team.
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