Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Team Italy won the Mixed 4x1500m Relay at Golfo Aranci, earning the first gold medal on the final day of competition. The event allowed teams to choose their own swimmer order, typically alternating male and female athletes each lap. Giulia Berton started for Italy, followed by teammates Taddeucci and Andrea Filadelli, keeping Italy in strong contention throughout the race.
France led in the middle laps, with Sacha Velly in front. On the final leg, Italy's Gregorio Paltrinieri overtook French anchor Marc-Antoine Olivier before the first buoy, despite starting eight seconds behind. Paltrinieri said he aimed to take the lead early and maintain his pace, pushing especially hard in the final meters. He emphasized the significance of winning in front of the home crowd and expressed pride in competing with his Italian teammates.
France claimed silver, building on their previous day’s results in the individual 10km events. Australia secured bronze, concluding a competitive relay event.