Ilona Biacsi

Started: She took up Para athletics in 2000 in Szeged, Hungary. (Athlete, 09 Nov 2019) Reason: She had success in the sport at school. (Athlete, 24 Oct 2015) Awards: She and her sister Bernadett were co-recipients of the 2016 Para Athlete of the Year Award in Szeged, Hungary. (delmagyar.hu, 24 Jan 2017) She was named the 2013 Female Athlete of the Year by the Hungarian Paralympic Committee. (szegedma.hu, 29 Nov 2013) She and her sister Bernadett were joint flag bearers for Hungary at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. (paralympic.org, 29 Aug 2012) Additional Info: MEDAL FOR TWO She and her sister Bernadett dreamt of standing together on the podium at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, but only Ilona was able to claim a medal [silver] in the T20 1500m at the Games. "I'm so sorry that we are not together on the podium. But this medal is for both of us. If not for her I would not be here. We did everything together. There was a time I lost motivation and she encouraged me to continue. I am so grateful that I have such a great sister and I wanted her to get a medal too, so my heart is broken." (nemzetisport.hu, 16 Sep 2016)

Sporting Relatives: Her twin sister Bernadett Biacsi has represented Hungary in Para athletics. She competed in the T20 1500m at the Paralympic Games in 2012, 2016 and 2020. (SportsDeskOnline, 09 Apr 2024; szegedma.hu, 07 Apr 2017)