Arianna Talamona

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

Arianna Talamona
Personal information
Born (1994-06-05) 5 June 1994
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
2019 LondonWomen's 50m butterfly S5
2019 LondonWomen's 200m individual medley SM5
2019 LondonWomen's 100m freestyle S5
2019 LondonWomen's 200m freestyle S5
European Championships
2016 FunchalWomen's 200m individual medley SM7
2018 DublinWomen's 4x50m freestyle relay
2014 EindhovenWomen's 200m individual medley SM7
2014 EindhovenWomen's 400m freestyle S7
2014 EindhovenWomen's 100m breaststroke SB6
2014 EindhovenWomen's 4x50m medley relay
2016 FunchalWomen's 100m backstroke S7
2016 FunchalWomen's 400m freestyle S7

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]

References
  1. "Arianna Talamona - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 9 May 2020.
  2. "You are not confined to your house, you are safe in your house: Italy's Talamona". World Para Swimming. 12 April 2020.
  3. "An interview with Arianna Talamona: Paralympic swimmer training for Tokyo 2020". Moretti Magazine. 30 April 2019.
  4. "All Bodies Are Important, All Bodies Are Beautiful - Arianna Talamona". GamePlan A. 23 January 2020.
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