
Franco Nones
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Franco Nones is a former Italian cross-country skier known for his significant contributions to the sport during the 1960s. He gained fame for his achievements in the Winter Olympics, where he became the first Italian athlete to win a gold medal in cross-country skiing. Recently, he was in the news for his participation in the Olympic opening ceremony, where his actions alongside Martina Valcepina sparked conversations among viewers.
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Franco Nones is remembered by Giacomo Mosele as his myth and the first Italian Olympic champion in cross-country skiing.
Giacomo Mosele, 100 anni, l'atleta olimpico più anziano: «Mangio polenta e cammino tanto, mai avuto cellulare né portafoglio. Vi racconto la beffa di Cortina '56»Corriere della Sera·
Italy· 2026-02-22
Franco Nones stood next to Martina Valcepina during the flag presentation.
Olimpinių žaidynių atidaryme – keista situacija: žmonės negalėjo suprasti, ką vyras laiko rankose | Vardai15min – major Lithuanian news website·
Lithuania· 2026-02-09
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