Molfetta U23 Italian Athletics Championships Deliver Multiple Medal Wins

The Italian Under‑23 athletics championships were held in Molfetta on 12 July 2026. Young middle‑distance runner Melania Rebuli earned a bronze medal in the 1500 m with a time of 4:39.06, adding to her previous junior titles.

Sofia Coppari secured silver in the discus throw, while other athletes collected podium spots in events such as the hammer, high jump and sprint races. Elena Cambiolo impressed with double victories in the 100 m and 200 m sprints.

Long‑jump specialist Francesco Inzoli produced a breakthrough performance, leaping 8.25 m (wind‑legal) and briefly reaching 8.30 m, a mark that qualifies him for the European Championships in Birmingham and places him among Italy’s all‑time best.

In the pole‑vault, Riccardo Befani won gold with a regional record, describing his victory as “fun” and “satisfying.” The championships featured a broad mix of emerging talent across track and field disciplines.