Portrait of Giulia Ruffato

Giulia Ruffato

H4 Individual Time Trial
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Biography
Started: She began to focus on Para cycling in 2018. (missiomeeting.it, 21 Apr 2022; lapelleazzurra.it, 21 Apr 2020) Reason: She was introduced to the sport by Italian Para cyclist Alex Zanardi. Following her rehabilitation she also took up rowing and resumed skiing, which she had been involved in since childhood. However, in 2018 she decided to dedicate herself to Para cycling. (missiomeeting.it, 21 Apr 2022; lapelleazzurra.it, 21 Apr 2020) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ilgazzettino.it, 24 Aug 2023) Awards: In 2023 she received the City of Mestre Award for Sport in Italy. (federciclismo.it, 22 Nov 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 20, 1987
OccupationAdministrator, Athlete
EducationPhysiotherapy - University of Padua, Italy
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachPierpaolo Addesi [national], ITA
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
Road World Championships
3H4 Individual Time Trial2023Glasgow, GBR
5H4 Individual Time Trial2022Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN
6H4 Road Race2022Baie-Comeau, QC, CAN
DNFH4 Road Race2023Glasgow, GBR
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