Fontecchio arrives in Vitoria after Olympics journey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 5:03 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Fontecchio arrived in Vitoria after a lengthy 13-hour travel following his participation in the Tokyo Olympics. His Olympic campaign wrapped up on August 8, 2021, with the preseason for Baskonia starting just two days later. Despite the long trip, coach Dusko Ivanovic accommodated his late arrival by postponing practice to allow Fontecchio time for recovery. Fontecchio completed his physical tests upon arrival and joined his new teammates for practice later in the day.
- •Fontecchio traveled for 13 hours to reach Vitoria.
- •He represented Italy in the Tokyo Olympics until August 8.
- •Practice was postponed to accommodate his late arrival.
- •Coach Dusko Ivanovic has integrated Fontecchio into training.
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — After a 13-hour journey, Fontecchio reached Vitoria …
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