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For the people of Giustino, the loss has been deeply personal. In small communities, news travels quickly, and Matilda’s name was one that many residents already knew well. She was not only recognized as a student and athlete, but also as a familiar presence whose routines and aspirations were shared by neighbors and friends.

The town’s mayor, Manuel Cosi, spoke publicly about the impact of her death, describing the community’s collective shock and sorrow. In his remarks, he reflected on how much Matilda represented to the town, not only for her achievements on the ice but also for the hope and inspiration she brought to those around her. His words echoed a sentiment felt throughout the region: that a bright light had been extinguished far too soon.