Biography
Started: She began swimming at age four in Rome, Italy. (Athlete, 09 Sep 2019)
Reason: At age 17 she decided to begin competing in Para swimming, but she did not initially gain an impairment classification. She was later contacted by Para swimming coach Daniele Naldi, who helped her to become classified. (finp.it, 22 Aug 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (vita.it, 10 Aug 2023; comitatoparalimpico.it, 09 Jan 2024)
Awards: In December 2017 she received the Golden Necklace for Sports Merit from the Italian National Olympic Committee [CONI]. (bicitv.it, 19 Dec 2017; coni.it, 12 Dec 2017)
Additional Info: DENTAL TECHNICIAN
She has worked as a dental technician in Italy. (Ability Channel YouTube channel, 07 Aug 2018)
Sporting Relatives: Her partner Riccardo Menciotti has represented Italy in Para swimming. He won bronze in the men's 34 points 4x100m medley relay at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, and also competed at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro. (SportsDeskOnline, 10 May 2022; Riccardo Menciotti Instagram profile, 24 Sep 2021, 12 Oct 2020; fedpc.org, 13 Aug 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateFebruary 11, 1997
Place of ResidenceROME
OccupationAthlete, Dentist
Languages SpokenEnglish, French, Italian
CoachRiccardo Vernole [national], ITA; Sandro Signori
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:24.85 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:08.62 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 28.26 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:02.97 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:03.25 |
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:02.53 |
| 1 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:10.39 |
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:02.59 |
| 2 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:34.45 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 28.06 |
| 2 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:07.46 |
| 2 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 28.57 |
| 4 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:09.39 |
| 4 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:37.24 |
| 4 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 28.52 |
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 5:06.76 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:03.05 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:02.30 |
| 5 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 28.55 |
| 9 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:12.62 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:03.36 |
| 12 | 100m Backstroke - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:21.64 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:02.95 |
| 1 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 27.90 |
| 2 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:30.59 |
| 3 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:08.00 |
| 3 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:01.64 |
