At the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, the Italian rowing team secured two medals in Olympic boat classes, claiming one gold and one bronze according to reports from OA Sport.
Men’s Quadruple Sculls Defense Claims World Gold
The marquee result for the Italian delegation came in the men’s quadruple sculls, where the crew of Luca Chiumento, Andrea Panizza, Luca Rambaldi, and Giacomo Gentili successfully defended their world title, according to OA Sport. Having previously won gold at the World Championships in Shanghai, the Italian quartet executed a late surge over the final 500 meters in Amsterdam. That comeback allowed them to overtake Germany and secure the top step of the podium once again.
Men’s Pair Breaks Nine-Year Drought with Bronze
Additional success materialized in the men’s pair event, where Matteo Lodo and Giovanni Codato raced to a bronze medal, according to OA Sport. The pair secured their podium finish at the conclusion of another comeback performance. With this result, Italy returned to the World Championship podium in the men’s two-without event for the first time in nine years.
Broader Squad Results and Path to Los Angeles 2028
Beyond the podium finishes, several other Italian boats contested finals during the Amsterdam regatta, according to OA Sport. Laura Meriano and Alice Codato narrowly missed a medal, finishing just outside the top three in the women’s pair. Meanwhile, the men’s eight placed sixth, the mixed double sculls crew of Niels Torre and Sophie Souwer finished seventh, and the women’s eight took eighth place.
The national team’s focus now shifts immediately toward domestic competition at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto and the ongoing qualification cycle for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
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