What is the name of the sister of the Italian 2014 Olympic bronze medalist and a five-time European champion, who was Italy's flag bearer at the 2002 Winter Olympics?
Italy at the 2006 Winter Olympics Italy was the host nation for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. It was the second time that Italy had hosted the Winter Games (after the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo) and the third time overall (after the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome). Italy's flag bearer for the opening ceremony was figure skater Carolina Kostner. Kostner's cousin, Isolde Kostner, was Italy's flag bearer at the 2002 Winter Olympics.
Valentina Vezzali Valentina Vezzali (] ; born 14 February 1974) is an Italian fencer and politician. As fencer she has won six Olympic gold medals in foil competitions.