Athletics-Italy's Stano breaks 35-km race walk world record
FILE PHOTO: Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Men's 35 Kilometres Race Walk - Eugene, Oregon, U.S. - July 24, 2022 Gold medallist Italy's Massimo Stano celebrates with an Italy flag after winning the men's 35 kilometres race walk REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
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