Ferrari, falls and ascents of the Cannibal Butterfly that will fly through history on Monday

Two and a half years ago her Achilles tendon was ruptured, now – at 30 and a half years old – she has the opportunity to conquer the podium that has eluded her for 13 years

Fifteen years ago, when she trained in a disused swimming pool, with empty tubs as jumping holes filled with foam cubes, Vanessa Ferrari had already learned the art of war. The same that led her, at the age of 30 and after injuries that would have deprived anyone of the desire to leave again, to win an Olympic final in the free body.