FLORENCE, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Some give up a victory to restore the correct result, others stop their race to help an injured opponent, while others choose fairness at a decisive moment. These are the gestures that the 2026 "Young Athletes" Fair Play Menarini Award has chosen to celebrate, honouring three young athletes who have put loyalty and solidarity above victory.
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