Simeoni to carry Olympic torch

Filippo Simeoni (Naturino-Sapore di Mare) will carry the Winter Olympic torch through the centre of Latina on New Year's Day. Starting from 14:30, Simeoni will ride his bike carrying the torch on a route between via Curtatone and via 28 Dicembre.

"It is a unique emotion, I'm happy with this important recognition, for me to carry the Olympic torch," said Simeoni. His team manager, Vincenzo Santoni, added, "It's an important moment that rewards our team that has been involved for years in professional cycling."