Gianmarco Tamberi: The Flag Bearer of Italy and the Man of the Moment

Flag bearer at the Paris Olympics. Testimonial of Italy. Gianmarco Tamberi confirms himself, once again, as the athlete of the moment. Indeed, the man of the moment. Strong, handsome, charismatic. The jumper from the Marche region – already a European, world and Olympic gold medalist – has all the characteristics that a champion should have. Like a superhero he has triumphed everywhere in the world, he has overcome obstacles and injuries, he has resisted criticism. Gimbo knows how to win (a lot) and knows how to lose (when it happens). Above all, he knows how to make his teammates and opponents love him.

Armani’s foresight

The Marche Region chose him as social ambassador and main face for local tourism (but only on the web). A fashion giant like Armani, technical sponsor of the entire Olympic national team, wanted him as a testimonial for the world. Manifesto of evident foresight. By holding the flag at the inauguration ceremony on July 26th he will bring an entire region with him. Which is home. Born in Civitanova, he became a man in his Ancona, raised in the enchanting medieval village of Offagna from where he announced his wedding to Chiara Bontempi. The dream wedding. In Pesaro, Villa Imperiale, the retreat to relax and go and cheer on Vuelle. Because after athletics – indeed equal in terms of emotional transport – there is always basketball. Had it not been for some choices, he would have truly undertaken that career. Under the basket, Tamberi is very popular in the States. The two participations in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Games, with associated dunks by LeBron James, are pure legend even in the USA. Just as legendary is his half-beard, that Halfshave which has become a trademark and nickname of his Instagram profile – the photo is his own comic climbing the Eiffel Tower in the midst of the Olympics – where something like 774 thousand followers gravitate every day.

Like a phoenix

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Very young in London 2012 when another from the Marche, Valentina Vezzali, preceded him as standard bearer. Sure medal in Rio 2016 (with Federica Pellegrini, honorary Marchigian, another standard-bearer) held back only by the terrible ankle injury that choked the scream in his throat in Monte Carlo just before flying to Brazil. That now vanished medal which then, as in the best fairy tales – it would be right to talk about manga – reappeared in Tokyo. The Olympic gold won ex aequo with his friend and rival Barshim, the embrace with Jacobs and with the president of Coni Malagò. All invited to his wedding.

Gimbo, spontaneous and courageous

Gimbo spontaneity and courage. The love for Chiara, his wife. The bond with old friends, those with whom you can share a margherita pizza with sausage and buffalo mozzarella (strictly raw), an American-style hamburger or tagliatelle with meat sauce. The dishes of a lifetime. Teenage idol Tracy McGrady – basketball obviously – admiration for Budapest, city of world gold and a memorable stag party. But also fighting to defend one’s ideas. As in the Alex Schwazer case. First the harsh attack on his compatriot after the doping rumors, then the courageous about-face. As a real man.

2024-04-22 23:18:04
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