Biography
Started: She took up judo in 2006. (fispic.it, 15 Mar 2021)
Reason: While taking her son Marco to the gym, a coach approached her to try out judo. "I started out just for fun but, after two months of training, I had already beaten the top athlete in our gym." (fispic.it, 15 Mar 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (ilmattino.it, 17 Nov 2022; fispic.it, 05 Dec 2023)
Sporting Relatives: Her daughter Paola has competed in judo and as a teenager won a silver medal at the Italian youth national championships. (corrieredelmezzogiorno.corriere.it, 15 Nov 2015)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 5, 1966
Place of ResidenceNAPLES
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachFabio Martellacci [national], ITA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 7 | Women's 70kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | -70 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| 9 | Women's 70kg | 2018 | Odivelas, POR | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 4 | -70 kg J1 | 2022 | Cagliari, ITA | |
