A Curling Champion Is Italy’s Hometown Hero at the Olympic Games

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Jason HorowitzFebruary 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Stefania Constantini, a champion curler from Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, is a hometown hero at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Constantini, who previously worked in a clothes shop, won gold at the 2022 Beijing Olympics and the 2025 world championships. She is now competing in the Winter Games in her hometown, where she learned to curl and is known as "Stefi." Constantini also captains the national women's team and has a pizza named after her at a local restaurant. The article highlights her deep connection to Cortina and her continued presence in the community despite her international success.

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