“It was something fantastic, Odette and I have a special bond. We have known each other since we are 15, and we have lived through all the stages together. Having her side by side on that day was fundamental.” So Maria Centracchio, bronze in judo (category -63kg). “Maria is the person who most deserves this medal – added Odette Giuffrida, bronze in judo (category – 52 kg) – because she is the athlete who works most of all, I have never seen her complain, always in silence , head down to work ”