Biography
Started: She began swimming at age six in Putignano, Italy. She took up Para swimming in 2019. (lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it, 02 Aug 2019)
Reason: "My parents also made me try many other disciplines, such as volleyball and tennis, but what came most naturally to me was swimming. From there I started and never stopped. At age 12 I joined a competitive team, then there was the illness, but after the amputation of my leg I decided to return to the water." (luce.lanazione.it, 26 Mar 2024)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (luce.lanazione.it, 26 Mar 2024)
Awards: In 2019 she received an acknowledgement from the municipality of Putignano, Italy, for her sporting achievements. (comune.putignano.ba.it, 20 Dec 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 7, 1995
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachRiccardo Vernole [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:24.85 |
| 9 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:57.51 |
| 14 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:07.32 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:50.08 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:05.41 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:15.65 |
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