Biography
Started: She took up swimming at age nine in Milan, Italy. She initially swam in a non-disabled team before switching to Para swimming in 2015. (Athlete, 09 Sep 2019)
Reason: "I love swimming and very soon it became a passion." (Athlete, 09 Sep 2019)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Canottieri Milano Facebook page, 26 Apr 2024)
Additional Info: OTHER ACTIVITIES
She has served as a swimming coach for people with physical impairments, and worked as a physical education teacher in an elementary school in Italy. (spettacolomusicasport.com, 18 Sep 2021; Facebook profile, 19 Sep 2018; sipuofareintegrando.it, 01 Jan 2017)
FURTHER EDUCATION
She has studied for a master's degree at the San Raffaele University of Rome in Italy. (Facebook profile, 07 May 2022; sipuofareintegrando.it, 01 Jan 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 17, 1994
Place of ResidenceMONZA
OccupationPolice Athlete
EducationHuman Movement Studies, Sports Science - University of Milan, Italy
Languages SpokenEnglish, Italian, Spanish
CoachRiccardo Vernole [national]; Luca Borreca
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:05.67 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:00.68 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:14.33 |
| 5 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:44.52 |
| 6 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:08.24 |
| 7 | Women's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:02.16 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:37.91 |
| 8 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 29.01 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.17 |
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:06.98 |
| 3 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 28.38 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:22.48 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:01.59 |
| 4 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:01.25 |
| 4 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 28.48 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:17.18 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:36.82 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:14.19 |
| 5 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 49 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:01.33 |
| 6 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:10.14 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:40.36 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:01.97 |
| 7 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2019 | London, GBR | 28.74 |
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 4:55.30 |
| 9 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.17 |
| 9 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:40.20 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 29.86 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:21.68 |
| 2 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:01.53 |
| 5 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.19 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 2:38.47 |
| 6 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 28.54 |
| 8 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 5:08.75 |
