Rowing – Vittorino da Feltre shines in Genoa: 12 medals and outstanding performances for the young red-and-whites

A day full of sport and satisfaction in Genoa Pra’ for Vittorino da Feltre Rowing Club of Piacenza, taking part in the second regional gathering for Juniors and Cadets, a qualifying event ahead of the Northern Youth Meeting, scheduled in Corgeno on May 2–3.

Under the guidance of coaches Paolo Michelotti, Paolo Groppi, Gianluca Riscazzi, and Umberto Moroni, the young red-and-white athletes achieved a total of 12 medals (4 golds, 4 silvers, and 4 bronzes), confirming the strength and growth of a young yet highly competitive group.

Highlights

Standout performers of the day were Giorgia Sardi and Viola Ferrari, both achieving a double victory:

• Giorgia Sardi: gold in Single Sculls U17 (09:17.60) and gold in Double Sculls U19 with Viola Ferrari
• Viola Ferrari: gold in Single Sculls U19 (08:53.10) and gold in Double Sculls U19 with Sardi

More gold came from

-Matteo Sardi and Marco Tinelli in the Coxless Pair U19 (07:32.20), their specialty event.
-Dario Guerra earned two silvers: Lightweight Single Sculls (08:06.80, +3.90) Mixed Lightweight Double Sculls with Edoardo Maria Barabino (07:18.80)

Another silver came

• Tinelli, Sardi, Michele Freschi, and Santos Iago Silva Mixed Quadruple Sculls U19
• Riccardo Podestà won silver in the Cadet Single Sculls (04:26.90, +2.70).

Other podium finishes

• Alberto Molari and Ettore Tamborlani – bronze in Cadet Double Sculls
• Lorenzo Grazioli – bronze in Single Sculls Allievi B2 (02:42.60, +19.50)
• Luca Santi and Gabriele Biselli – bronze in Double Sculls Allievi C

Completing the medal tally:

• Anna Fugazza and Enea Parazzi – 3rd place in Mixed Double Sculls U17 (09:22.70, +50.40)
• Arianna Bonzanini and Elissa Bosu – 4th in Women’s Double Sculls U17

Strong performances also from

• Lorenzo Magnani Balestra (4th in Single Sculls U17 and 5th in Mixed Double with Enea Giurbino, Rowing Club Genovese)
• Enea Parazzi (6th in Single Sculls U17)
• Andrea Michelotti and Luca Groppi 4th in Senior Double Sculls, -Groppi Luca and Michele Arata 4th in Senior Coxless Pair
• Previdi Cassio Giovanni and Fontana Struzzi Giacomo (4th in Double Sculls Allievi C)

Due to a technical issue, Gabriele Dallarda and Christian Gandolfi were unable to finish their race, but their determination remains an example for all.

Team spirit and next goals

Once again, Vittorino da Feltre proves that passion, dedication, and teamwork make all the difference — the same values proudly supported by Beta Nit in its projects.

Now the focus shifts to Corgeno (May 2–3), where the young red-and-whites will return to the water for the Northern Youth Meeting:
we’ll keep you updated and, above all, wish our athletes to enjoy every race and compete with great enthusiasm!

Acknowledgements

A heartfelt thank you to athlete Michele Arata for his beautiful photos and excellent sporting performance!