Overview
- At CONI’s Collari d’Oro ceremony in Rome on Nov. 3, a presenter asked what “strength” he gets from painted nails and earrings.
- He answered that focusing on himself would be selfish and redirected attention to the foil team, drawing applause from the audience.
- Later he posted an Instagram story saying he saw no link between the team’s world gold and his appearance and added the hashtag “medioevo.”
- Coverage notes that similar questions about his nail polish, rings and earrings have recurred in past interviews.
- Marini is a decorated fencer with the 2023 world individual foil title, the 2024 European crown and the 2022 World Cup, and he received CONI’s top honor.