Paris Is Indeed the City of Love! Italy's Alessia Maurelli Gets Engaged Right After Winning Bronze

Athletics drama was not the only thing that filled the Porte de La Chapelle Arena in Paris. Alessia Maurelli, who is the captain of Italy's rhythmic gymnastics team and also a three-time Olympian, won a bronze medal in the Women's Rhythmic Group All-Around at the 2024 Paris Olympics. But it did not stop there.

A Bronze Medal and a Ring

In an unexpected move, immediately after Maurelli stepped down from the podium for her accomplishment, she was greeted by none other than her boyfriend of two long years, Bertelloni-who then instantly proposed to her with a diamond engagement ring amidst Olympic symbols and Italian flag colors that dominated the day. Accepting this offer emotionally with tears flooding her eyes doubled up the winning day for Maurelli.

Maurelli's reaction to winning bronze and getting a surprise proposal makes it a very memorable day for her. In addition to that brilliant performance they both put up during the Olympics held in Paris 2024, plus the happiness of being engaged, Maurelli and Bertelloni will always remember this as a chapter in their lives.

"I can't believe it," Maurelli told Olympics.com. "It's a very strange day. I think it's maybe one of the most beautiful days of my life. I will remember it forever, and I'm very happy. This ring and this medal smell of the future and I'm very happy to live this with my best friends. teammates, and with my future husband."

Olympics Second Engagement Ring

This romantic show coincided just over a week after Chinese badminton star Huang Yaqiong also received a proposal at this same arena, adding more enchantment to these games.

Even in the Olympics, love wins!

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