Simona Quadarella won the bronze medal in the 800 freestyle. At the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, the Italian won the third step of the podium, swimming in 8:18.35, behind the American Kathleen Ledecky, gold in 8:12.57, and the Australian Ariarne Titmus (+1.26). (Photo Ferraro GMT Sport)
Italian swimming won its fifth medal at the Japanese Games, while the Italian Team made its 21st podium finish at Tokyo 2020.
