Throughout history, Italian athletes in the sports arena have presented themselves as strong, proud,  or even macho individuals. They barely need any dramatic effect for their performances. Their personalities and prowess are enough. 

Take, for example, two-time Mr. Universe winner Lou Ferrigno who also played the Incredible Hulk in the hit 80’s TV show, and he didn’t even need special effects. Or the famous Italian-American major league baseball legend Joe DiMaggio, who played for the Yankees for over a decade.