Description: (Italian Politician and Retired Fencer)
Valentina Vezzali is a distinguished Italian politician who previously excelled as an Olympic and World Champion foil fencer. Over the course of her fencing career, she earned six Olympic gold medals and held the prestigious title of 16-time World Champion in foil. She stands out as one of the few athletes who have garnered five medals in the same individual event at the Summer Olympic Games. Transitioning to the realm of politics, Vezzali secured a seat in the Italian Chamber of Deputies in 2013 and was later appointed as Italy's cabinet undersecretary overseeing sports in 2021.