Henry Blackburn helps Italy qualify for LA28 in flag football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Henry Blackburn, a former Colorado State safety, contributed to Italy's qualification for the 2028 Olympics in flag football. The team secured its Olympic spot with a silver medal at the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships and a semifinal victory against Canada. Blackburn, an Italian passport holder, has previously served as a captain for CSU and now plays for the Ancona Dolphins in the Italian Football League. His Instagram post celebrated Italy's qualification for LA28.
- •Blackburn played for Colorado State from 2020-24
- •Italy won silver at the 2026 IFAF Flag Football World Championships
- •Italy defeated Canada 41-36 in the semifinals
- •Blackburn now plays for the Ancona Dolphins
- •Flag football will debut in the LA28 Olympics
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Former CSU football star helps Italy make LA28 in new Olympic sport
"Former CSU safety Henry Blackburn helped Italy qualify for the 2028 Olympics in flag football, putting the ex-Ram one step closer to competing in LA.
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