As a member of the International Olympic Committee and the Italian National Olympic Committee ( CONI ) and as one of Italy 's most accomplished Winter Olympic athletes , Di Centa played a prominent public role in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin . She was one of the eight flag bearers during the Opening Ceremonies . At the Closing Ceremonies , she participated in the awarding of medals to the winners of the men 's 50 km cross-country race . Coincidentally , the gold medal winner was her younger brother Giorgio
Opening Ceremonies
2006 Winter Olympics opening ceremony
Manuela Di Centa