Paris, 7 September 2024 – A strange final for the Italian women in the 100m T63 at the ParalympicsThe race was won by a great and extraordinary Martina Caironi that comes back Queen of the five-ring speed race and conquers his third career title in the cabinetcrowning an exceptional career. And becomes the most decorated Paralympic athlete in athletics history.
While on the one hand there is great joy for Caironi’s success, on the other there is pain. Amber Sabatini she was on her way to the finish line and the podium, when suddenly it slipped. A few meters from the finish line she had a fall, hitting a car while running Monica Contrafattoalso fallen. An unexpected and inexplicable event. A historic double has probably vanished.
Sabatini: “I’m in shock, I didn’t understand what happened, I was touching the line. I don’t know what happened. Before the start I had problems with the heating in the valve of the prosthesis, then we fixed it. Martina was great. I’m sorry I hurt Monica, she fell too. I’ll face this too. Thanks to those who supported me. I wanted to give joy to my family, here. It was a difficult year. I gave it my all. I’m in shock.
