# Italian athletic competition participation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-athletic-competition-participation > Updated: 2026-09-27T15:02:02.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Italian athletes participated in various international and regional sporting events during September 2026. In international competition, the Italian aerobic gymnastics team secured two spots in the finals at the World Championships in Pamplona, Spain, with the mixed pair Lucrezia Rexhepi and Matteo Falera qualifying in second place. In equestrian sports, the Italian team placed fourth in the team classification at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses in Barroca d’Alva, Portugal. Domestic competitions continued through late September with significant activity in fencing, mountain racing, and figure skating. In Orvieto, Simone Faggioli won the 53rd Cronoscalata della Castellana, securing his fifth consecutive victory in the mountain speed racing event. Fencing results were recorded across several regions: Edoardo Mingrone led a Club Scherma Cosenza podium sweep in Lamezia Terme, Mattia Pedone won the men’s absolute épée in Ancona, and the Lame Azzurre club in Brindisi saw victories from Lorenzo Gallorini and Carola Calogiuri. Additionally, at the Italian Elite Figure Skating Championship in Bolzano, Martina Maria Mazza won both the short and long programs in the Advance Novice Girls category. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Italian athletes secure victories in regional fencing and mountain racing Italian athletes achieved notable victories in recent competitions, including Simone Faggioli in the Orvieto hill climb and several fencing clubs in regional épée championships. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-sports-competitions-held-in-ancona-and-bolzano ### 2026-09-12: Italian athletes secure podium prospects in gymnastics and equestrian championships Italian athletes secured two finals at the Aerobic Gymnastics World Championships in Pamplona and placed fourth in the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Horses in Portugal. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-athletes-secure-podium-prospects-in-gymnastics-and-equestrian-championships --- Cite as: Italian athletic competition participation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-athletic-competition-participation