Italian American Sport Foundation Celebrates Italian Runners at the New York Marathon

Italian American Sport Foundation Celebrates Italian Runners at the New York Marathon

The Italian American Sport Foundation (IASF) proudly supported a group of Italian athletes in participating in the 2024 New York Marathon, held on Sunday, November 3. This effort highlights IASF’s commitment to fostering sports connections between Italy and the United States.

Ahead of the marathon, on November 1, a celebratory event was hosted at the Italian Consulate General in New York. The gathering honored the Italian runners taking part in the iconic race and was attended by notable figures such as Fabrizio Di Michele, Consul General of Italy in New York, and Alessandro Pinto, founder and president of IASF. Former New York Marathon winners Gianni Poli and Giacomo Leone, along with representatives from the Sons of Italy Foundation and the CONI American Delegation, were also present.

The Italian American Sport Foundation (IASF) event at the Italian Consulate General in New York, November 1, 2024. 

Looking ahead, IASF plans to continue its involvement in U.S. sporting events, including the New York Half Marathon on March 16, 2025, and the New York Marathon next November. In addition to its efforts in the U.S., IASF also carries out projects in Italy, focusing on social responsibility and inclusion through sports.

For those interested in submitting proposals to IASF, please visit the Submit a Project page.

The original article about this event, written in Italian by Gabriele Caramellino, can be found on the Nova100 – Il Sole 24 Ore website.

Photo Credit: The featured image originally appeared in the article on the Nova100 – Il Sole 24 Ore website.