In which sport did Italy win its first gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics?
Fencing
Cycling
Archery
Swimming
Answer
Italy won its first gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the sport of swimming. Federica Pellegrini claimed the gold in the women's 200m freestyle event, setting a new world record in the process.
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