Gold shines bright in Piazzale Europa thanks to Tommaso Vianello!

On the final day of competition at the FISU World University Games, held in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region, Tommaso Vianello, a student at the University of Trieste, claimed the top step of the podium in rowing.

Enrolled in the Master’s degree program in Strategy, Consulting and Business Logistics (DEAMS), Vianello secured the gold medal in the mixed quadruple sculls, competing alongside Martina Fanfani and Alice Ramella (University of Genoa), and Lorenzo Baldo (University of Padua).

The Italian crew led the race from the very start, setting a pace that no opponent could match. With a time of 6:38.39, the quartet crossed the finish line nearly two seconds ahead of Germany (6:40.12) and more than eight seconds ahead of Lithuania (6:46.41): a commanding margin, highlighting their undisputed technical and athletic superiority.

The victory by Tommaso Vianello and his teammates contributes to the outstanding performance of the Italian delegation, which closed this edition of the Games with 43 total medals (14 gold, 10 silver, 19 bronze), placing fifth in the global medal table behind Japan, China, the United States, and South Korea, and first among European nations.

The entire academic community proudly celebrates Tommaso Vianello’s exceptional achievement, recognizing the dedication and commitment required to balance academic studies with high-level competitive sport.