Today one of the most beautiful pages of world sport has been written, one of those that make tears flow and raise goosebumps. Three mothers, with fantastic stories of humanity behind them, give themselves and give us a piece of unique sporting history. Three similar stories: recently mothers, ready to shoot again, eager after a maternity leave to have their say again, to prove to themselves and to everyone that their career is not over, with a unique solidity and tenacity. Mothers who, among sacrifices, diapers, caresses and tears, find the time to train. Mothers who, with a titanic effort, leave their greatest love at home, suffering every night for their absence, thousands of kilometers away, but knowing that the only thing that can justify this suffering is to win. And so they do.
Chiara, Diana and Kimberly, carve out a place in the semifinal with the air of someone who knows what he wants. They have to deal with the Chinese Wei Meng, who led the qualifiers with 73 targets, with Amber Hill, who with 70 centers carves out the 5th place overall, and Morgan Kraft, who earns the semi-final after the shoot-off. Hence a crescendo of solidity, tenacity and technique. Cainero with a perfect 16 out of 16 gains access to the Gold Medal Match. Diana follows closely 15 out of 16. The final is all Italian. First time in history. More complicated for mom Kimberly, who with 14 centers faces a shoot-off that gives her and Wei Meng the Bronze Medal Match.
4 Berettas in the first 4 places. A riot.
The finals gave the spectators a piece of history. Kimberly Rhode, takes home the bronze and becomes the only woman in the world to have won 6 medals in 6 different participations. Chapeau. Diana and Chiara paint the sky of Rio blue. Diana has the best with 15 centers. For Chiara after the gold in Beijing, a fantastic Silver in Rio 2016. Immense.
Roberto Zarrillo, Beretta Competition Manager, commented: “I am excited and almost speechless. Three years ago in London Beretta won a gold, a silver and a bronze. Today we are already at 8 medals. This result is the result of careful planning that gives Beretta the role of leader it deserves. I am happy to know that my colleagues and friends who do their work every day in the company with commitment and passion, from those who designed to those who produce these weapons, to those who pack and ship them and to those who provide assistance in the field, feel proud to have participated and deserved this great success with their work. We are in the right direction. Now we must continue to work with humility to allow our athletes to always be the most competitive in the world, aiming at Tokyo 2020. To our Honorary President, Cav. Ugo Gussalli Beretta, the merit of having launched the Beretta sports project at the Olympics. To his son Franco, that of believing and continuing to invest in a sector that gives prestige to our brand, but above all that stimulates us to improve every day together with our athletes. Their sacrifices are ours, being close to them today and feeling a bit like Olympic champions is fantastic. Thanks Diana, Chiara and Kimberly for giving Beretta an unforgettable day. We are indebted to you. "