Arianna Talamona

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Born (1994-06-05) 5 June 1994 (age 31)
Varese, Italy
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Country Italy
Arianna Talamona
Personal information
Born (1994-06-05) 5 June 1994 (age 31)
Varese, Italy
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
Country Italy
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityStrumpell-Lorrain disease
Disability classS5
ClubPolha Varese
Coached byMassimiliano Tosin
Micaela Biava
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Italy
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2019 LondonWomen's 50m butterfly S5
Gold medal – first place2019 LondonWomen's 200m individual medley SM5
Silver medal – second place2019 LondonWomen's 100m freestyle S5
Silver medal – second place2019 LondonWomen's 200m freestyle S5
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2016 FunchalWomen's 200m individual medley SM7
Gold medal – first place2018 DublinWomen's 4x50m freestyle relay
Silver medal – second place2014 EindhovenWomen's 200m individual medley SM7
Bronze medal – third place2014 EindhovenWomen's 400m freestyle S7
Bronze medal – third place2014 EindhovenWomen's 100m breaststroke SB6
Bronze medal – third place2014 EindhovenWomen's 4x50m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place2016 FunchalWomen's 100m backstroke S7
Bronze medal – third place2016 FunchalWomen's 400m freestyle S7

Arianna Talamona (born 5 June 1994 in Varese) is an Italian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events.[1]

Talamona was diagnosed with Strumpell-Lorrain disease which affects her spinal cord and uses a wheelchair, she has inherited this medical condition from her mother.[2] Talamona started swimming aged eight to help strengthen her muscles and began competing internationally at the 2011 IPC Swimming European Championships in Berlin where she competed in four events but didn't receive medals.[3][4]

Related Articles

Wikiwand AI