# Italian athletic and sporting events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-athletic-and-sporting-events > Updated: 2026-09-28T15:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Italian sporting events and individual achievements have been highlighted across various disciplines. Initial reports noted successes in sailing, such as Alice Chiolo winning the Under 16 ILCA 4 class in Messina, and inclusive sailing projects involving Paralympic swimmer Luca Da Prato in Sardinia. Focus subsequently centered on the IX Alghero Half Marathon in Sardinia, part of the ‘Sport & Beach Italian Tour’. The event, organized by the Municipality of Alghero and La Gazzetta dello Sport, hosted approximately 1,700 participants. Olympic race walker Antonella Palmisano served as the guest of honor, participating in a talk regarding her career and the perseverance necessary for athletic success. ## Claims - Antonella Palmisano discussed her journey from a small town to Olympic success during a talk in Alghero. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The IX Crai Alghero Half Marathon had approximately 1,700 participants. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event included competitive half marathon and 10km races, alongside non-competitive formats for families. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Antonella Palmisano participated as part of the Sport & Beach Italian Tour project. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-28: Antonella Palmisano headlines Alghero Half Marathon Olympic champion Antonella Palmisano headlined the IX Crai Alghero Half Marathon in Sardinia, an event that attracted roughly 1,700 participants. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antonella-palmisano-headlines-alghero-half-marathon ### 2026-09-21: Italian athletes achieve success in sailing, swimming, and running Italian athletes achieve success in sailing and swimming, while Alghero prepares for the IX Alghero Half Marathon featuring Olympic champion Antonella Palmisano. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-athletes-achieve-success-in-sailing-swimming-and-running --- Cite as: Italian athletic and sporting events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-athletic-and-sporting-events