Tributes continue to pour in as Italy’s sports world grapples with the loss of another promising young athlete. Just last week, 18-year-old Austrian figure skater Julia Marie Gaiser was killed in a separate accident after being struck by a truck while cycling.
Ferrari’s sudden death has sparked fresh conversations in northern Italy about pedestrian safety near school routes, especially for young athletes who often train and travel before and after class. For Giustino, however, the tragedy feels personal. The town lost more than just a student—it lost a young woman many believed was destined for greatness.
