Italy's second gold medal at the Beijing Olympic Games comes from curling: Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner won it in the mixed doubles tournament by beating Norwegians Kristin Skaslien and Magnus Nedregotten 8-5.
The blues with this success made the en plein, 11 victories out of 11 matches;
their medal is the first ever for Italian curling at the Olympics.
"We are a gold team. We have done an exceptional job":
to Rai Sport microphones Stefania Constantini and Amos Mosaner tell how the historic gold medal won in Beijing in mixed doubles curling was born. "It is a dream. that becomes reality, we believed in it, we deserved this medal, Constantini underlines. Mosaner echoes her: "11 wins and 0 defeats, we were the best team". "It is an indescribable joy - says Constantini - I am very proud of myself but I want to emphasize that all the shots that are made are made in two, we are a team.
Malagò: "Curling like Jacobs, gold goes down in history"
- "It is a gold that goes down in history, like that of Jacobs. Thanks Stefania, thanks Amos. You are the pride of Italy".
Thus the president of Coni, Giovanni Malagò, immediately after the success in curling of the mixed doubles Stefania Constantini-Amos Mosaner.
"You did not win the Olympics, you overwhelmed them! - He added - Guided by a great Violetta Caldart, you were formidable in your simplicity: understanding, solidity and harmony should be taken as an example by the whole country".
"A big hug to Federico Pellegrino who never betrays", added Malagò, complimenting the silver blue in cross-country skiing "
Your smiles and your serenity were the most beautiful message for those who followed you from home - added Malagò, congratulating Constantini and Mosaner -.
Today you represent the image that we all dream of Italy.
Congratulations to the Federation and to President Gios who supported you and who is giving us incredible satisfaction so far. "Malagò also congratulated Federico Pellegrino's silver in Nordic skiing." A big hug also to Federico Pellegrino who never betrays and he has confirmed himself as a true leader of his discipline - the words of the president of Coni - His silver is yet another confirmation that winning at the Games is by no means easy.
We have seven medals in six different sports.
As versatile as ever and like almost no other.
Wait for me that soon I will be back among you.
Long live sport, long live Italy "