Dompé Foundation's Olympic Legacy: From Cortina 1956 to Milano Cortina 2026

The Dompé Foundation, established in 2020 by Sergio Dompé, preserves the historical archive of Dompé farmaceutici, a family-run pharmaceutical company founded by Franco Dompé in 1936. Franco Dompé, an avid bobsledder, sponsored the 1956 Cortina Winter Olympics, providing pharmaceutical assistance to athletes. The archive holds photographs, posters, and a technicolor documentary film titled 'Operazione S.O.S.' produced for the event. The company also published 'Bellezza d'Italia' magazine (1947–1962), directed by Franco Grignani, which featured a 1956 issue dedicated to Cortina's Olympics, celebrating the Italian bobsleigh victory of Lamberto Dalla Costa and Giacomo Conti. Franco Dompé himself competed in the 1952 Oslo Winter Olympics with Francesco De Zanna. In 2026, Dompé farmaceutici returns to its roots by participating in the Milano Cortina 2026 Cultural Olympiad, including the exhibition 'Cortina Storie di Sport – Road to 2026' and Milano MuseoCity 2026. A bronze sculpture titled 'La Grande S' by artist Silvia Di Pasquale, cast by fonderia artistica Perseo, will be installed in Cortina to honor Franco Dompé's bobsleigh career. The Dompé Foundation has awarded over 240 STEM scholarships totaling €13.5 million since 2020, aiming to increase its commitment. Sergio Dompé emphasizes the importance of innovation and patents for Europe's future.