Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2000 at age 14. (Athlete, 14 Jul 2016)
Reason: She was inspired by the English folklore character, Robin Hood. "In my hometown there was a person who practised archery and asked me if I wanted to try." (rainews.it, 28 Jan 2024; Athlete, 14 Jul 2016)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
She works as an orthopaedic surgeon at the Orthopaedic Trauma Centre [CTO Hospital] in Turin, Italy. (comitatoparalimpico.it, 16 Oct 2020)
OTHER ACTIVITIES
She has served as an ambassador for the Italian Paralympic Committee. (comitatoparalimpico.it, 16 Oct 2020)
Sporting Relatives: Her partner Matteo Bonacina represented Italy in archery at the 2016 and 2020 Paralympic Games. (SportsDeskOnline, 29 Jan 2024; rainews.it, 28 Jan 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJanuary 10, 1986
OccupationAthlete, Doctor
EducationMedicine - University of Turin, Italy
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachAntonio Tosco [national]; Fabio Fuchsova [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Team Recurve Open | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Women's Individual Recurve W1/W2 | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 3 | Team Recurve Open | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 4 | Team Recurve Open | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| 5 | Individual Recurve Open | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 5 | Individual Recurve Open | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 9 | Women's Individual Recurve W1/W2 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Team Recurve Open | 2017 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 2 | Team Recurve Open | 2023 | Plzen, CZE | |
| 2 | Team Recurve Open | 2023 | Plzen, CZE | |
| 2 | Team Recurve Open | 2019 | 's-Hertogenbosch, NED | |
| 3 | Team Recurve Open | 2019 | 's-Hertogenbosch, NED | |
| 3 | Team Recurve Open | 2017 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 3 | Individual Recurve Open | 2015 | Donaueschingen, GER | |
| 3 | Team Recurve Open | 2015 | Donaueschingen, GER | |
| 5 | Individual Recurve Open | 2023 | Plzen, CZE | |
| 5 | Individual Recurve Open | 2019 | 's-Hertogenbosch, NED | |
| 5 | Women's Individual Recurve W2 | 2009 | Nymburk, CZE | |
| 6 | Team Recurve Open | 2015 | Donaueschingen, GER | |
| 6 | Team Recurve Open | 2013 | Bangkok, THA | |
| 6 | Team Recurve Open | 2011 | Turin, ITA | |
| 6 | Team Recurve Open | 2009 | Nymburk, CZE | |
| 7 | Individual Recurve Open | 2017 | Beijing, CHN | |
| 7 | Team Recurve Open | 2013 | Bangkok, THA | |
| 7 | Women's Individual Recurve W2 | 2013 | Bangkok, THA | |
| 9 | Women's Individual Recurve W1/W2 | 2011 | Turin, ITA | |
| 9 | Team Recurve Open | 2011 | Turin, ITA | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Individual Recurve Open | 2024 | Rome, ITA | |
| 1 | Individual Recurve Open | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 1 | Individual Recurve Open | 2022 | Rome, ITA | |
| 1 | Team Recurve Open | 2022 | Rome, ITA | |
| 2 | Team Recurve Open | 2024 | Rome, ITA | |
| 2 | Team Recurve Open | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 2 | Team Recurve Open | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| 4 | Team Recurve Open | 2024 | Rome, ITA | |
