SHENZHEN - Italy had a successful start at the Universiade, as Ruffini and Rachele Bruni won 10km titles in Shenzhen.

Rahcele Bruni won the women's contest in 2h06:49.3 with fellow-countrywoman Alice Franco third in 2h08:42.7.

Nadine Reichert of Germany was second in 2h07:29.2.