Milano Cortina 2026: the speed skating suit worn by Francesca LOLLOBRIGIDA (ITA), double Olympic champion in the 3,000m and 5,000m events. One of the big stars of Milano Cortina 2026, Francesca Lollobrigida, spoke about her journey as a mother and double Olympic champion. “When I wake up now, I’m a mum, then when I’m on the track, I’m an athlete and I give 200 per cent – even more than before because I know when I go back home, I’m a mum again. It’s been a nice switch for my mind. The biggest challenge has been not having an example to follow in speed skating. I hope that I’ve sent a strong message that women can be athletes – or anything else they want to be – and mothers at the same time. If you really want it, if you really believe, and if you have a strong support system around you, it’s possible.” Donated by the athlete