(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 13 - Swim star Gregorio Paltrinieri said
Tuesday he broke his elbow while acting as Italy's flag-bearer
in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games Sunday, but
would be back soon.
"I broke my elbow on the night of the closing ceremony. Not
waving the flag though. That was nice. Already operated, I will
be back soon," said the multiple 1500m and open water champ on
Instagram, attaching a photo showing him lying on a hospital bed
with his left arm locked.
There had been some speculation that the 29-year-old might be
mulling retirement after coming ninth in the 10k open water
final, but Tuesday's post has laid the talk to rest. (ANSA).
Paltrinieri says fractured elbow but back soon
During closing ceremony of Paris Games