Biography
Started: She took up sitting volleyball in 2015. She had competed in volleyball as a non-Para athlete before her accident. (worldparavolley.org, 03 May 2023 )
Reason: "My teammate and great friend Julia Bellandi and I tried this discipline in 2015 and we haven't stopped since. I've been playing for the national team since 2016." (worldparavolley.org, 03 May 2023 )
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (worldparavolley.org, 03 May 2023)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
In 2019 she graduated with a master's degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Pisa in Italy. Her thesis research was conducted at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Jan 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 20, 1991
Place of ResidencePISA
OccupationAthlete, Engineer
EducationBiomedical Science - University of Pisa, Italy
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachAmauri Ribeiro [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | Women | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Women | 2018 | Netherlands | |
| 5 | Women | 2022 | Sarajevo, BIH | |
| European Championships | ||||
| 1 | Women | 2023 | Caorle, ITA | |
| 2 | Women | 2021 | Kemer, TUR | |
| 2 | Women | 2019 | Budapest, HUN | |
