At the Winter Olympics in Milan, Francesca Lollobrigida secured a surprising gold medal in the 3000-meter speed skating event, marking a historic achievement for the 35-year-old skater.
AD, a Dutch news outlet, reported on the unexpected results of the race.
Despite a season with few notable finishes, Lollobrigida managed to deliver a standout performance on home ice, capturing the gold medal. Meanwhile, Dutch competitors faced a challenging race, with no athletes reaching the podium in this event. Joy Beune finished fourth, which was the highest placement among the Dutch women.
The results reflected a disappointing start for the Dutch women’s speed skating team at the Winter Olympics, as they had been expected to contend strongly for medals in the 3000-meter distance.
