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A shower of medals, broken records and outstanding performances. At the Italian Absolute Swimming Championships, just concluded in Riccione, the athletes of the Army have written an extraordinary page of sport and national pride. As many as 36 times the champions with stars climbed the podium, bringing home a haul that speaks for itself: 22 medals [...].

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