Gianmarco Tamberi, his wife on the verge of giving birth: "You're already in my heart."

The countdown has begun. Chiara has entered the final stages of her pregnancy , and the couple is enjoying these final moments in a tranquil, emotional setting. In recent days, the mother-to-be shared some photos on social media from Tuscany , where she spent a few days with Gimbo: "Three days just for us... or almost. Infinitely grateful for these moments and for everything we're experiencing together," she wrote.

And "together" is the word that recurs most frequently in this love story that began in Ancona, nurtured since adolescence and has become a family. A story that today is enriched by a new life. Tamberi himself confirms this, having never hidden how much the news of fatherhood has changed his outlook, giving him strength even in the most difficult moments: "I can't wait to meet our little girl ," Tamberi had said in the past. "I've been looking forward to it since the day Chiara told me. That was precisely the moment I found the strength to move forward. I must also set an example for her: in difficult times, you get back up, you start over, you get back in the game."

Gimbo and Chiara have known each other since they were children, and now he's thrilled to see her become a mother: "Seeing her with this big belly, hearing her talk to her belly, receiving the baby's kicks... it's all incredible. I'm going to miss this big belly too. Yes, I think she got those kicks from her daddy." There's only one thought troubling Tamberi: he doesn't want to miss the birth, but the sporting calendar is testing him . Two stages of the Diamond League, crucial for qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics, overlap with the possible due date. "If I knew the exact day, I wouldn't think twice; I'd choose her. But we can't predict. It's a difficult decision, especially since I haven't competed in recent months. I might even arrive in Tokyo without any competitions in my legs, but certainly not without love." In a few days, a new light will shine on the Tamberis' home. And it will be pink.