"Unfortunately, the march is not so well known and we have to wait for the Olympic cycle to talk about us. Now, after two gold medals, I expect something to change. There is a certain movement compared to before, but what I hope is that don't forget everything in a month or two but keep talking about it, even from the point of view of children or people who love this sport. I would like all of this to really leave a mark. " Antonella Palmisano, gold medalist in Tokyo in the 20 km walk said so "A metro stop in Rome dedicated to the Yellow Flames is a great emotion and satisfaction. The results lead you to this visibility. It is a pride as the our image on the metro ", continued theblue at the presentation of the train and the Cipro metro station branded Fiamme Gialle and dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the sports group.
A visibility that obviously increased after the Tokyo feats, but for the Apulian athlete also the 'before' was important, when "many people were close to me. There are many people who transmit value and affection to you. The first flash What comes to my mind about Tokyo? The first was the path, the injury. Thinking about Tokyo I am reminded of a bad time to get there, several times it occurred to me not to participate in this Olympics. The medal comes later ", concluded Palmisano.