Biography
Started: She was first introduced to swimming as a baby and started training at age five in Busto Arsizio, Italy. She began competing at age 12. (Athlete, 12 Jul 2015; abilitychannel.tv, 2014)
Reason: Her parents got her involved in the sport. "I have always been fascinated by water." (Athlete, 12 Jul 2015; abilitychannel.tv, 2014)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (sport.quotidiano.net, 18 Oct 2023)
Awards: She received the 2016 Donna Sport Award in Italy. (finp.it, 22 Feb 2017)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMay 16, 1998
Place of ResidenceVILLA CORTESE
OccupationAthlete, Nutritionist
EducationUniversity of Milan, Italy
Languages SpokenEnglish, French, German, Italian
CoachRiccardo Vernole [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:38.81 |
| 8 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:24.34 |
| 8 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:34.29 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:03.07 |
| 8 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 5:47.25 |
| 11 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:15.67 |
| 11 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 5:51.70 |
| 12 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:30.28 |
| 12 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 34.88 |
| 13 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:18.50 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:23.84 |
| 2 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 3:05.70 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:33.63 |
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:58.35 |
| 7 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:28.87 |
| 7 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:40.44 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 3:16.05 |
| 8 | 400m Freestyle - S11 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 6:12.14 |
| 11 | 100m Freestyle - S11 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | DNS |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:32.75 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:25.45 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S11 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 36.24 |
