This is apparently how Italian wrestler Andrea Minguzzi won his gold medal. Angry Olympian man and medal thrower, Ara Abrahamian, however believes that the medal belongs to him and not to this flag-waving Italian.
Related:Introducing Ara Abrahamian: The Angry Olympian Man
Photo credit: AP via thestar and beijing2008
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Andrea Minguzzi Wins Gold Despite Protest
Hottie Pellegrini Wins Fourth Gold Medal for Italy
Ahh, Federica Pellegrini. You are geeky-looking sometimes but you are an Olympic hottie too. Congratulations on winning your first Olympic gold medal and the fourth gold medal for Italy.
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Gibilisco: He’s Back
Former pole vault world champion Giuseppe Gibilisco of Italy is looking forward to the Beijing Olympic Games after his two-year suspension was rescinded last Friday, May 9.
He was banned by the Italian Athletics Federation last July for “having contact with” Italian doctor Carlo Santuccione, who has been linked to doping and is alleged to have [...]
Stefano Baldini’s Road to Beijing
Here’s Italian marathoner and 2004 Athens gold medalist Stefano Baldini’s road to Beijing:
1. Participate in the 2008 London marathon as part of his Olympic preparation2. Unfortunately develop a stress fracture in his left leg3. Miss 30 days of training
It isn’t clear how much this reduced training period will affect Baldini’s goal to defend his Olympic [...]
