Paola Protopapa

Paola Protopapa (born 6 May 1965) is a former Italian Paralympic rower, Alpine skier and sailor who competed in international level events.[1][2]

Paola Protopapa
Personal information
Born (1965-05-06) 6 May 1965
Rome, Italy
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb)
Sport
Country Italy
SportAdaptive rowing
Event(s)Coxed four

In 1987, Protopapa lost the use of her left elbow after an accident which caused her to have elbow disarticulation.[3]

References

  1. "Paola Protopapa - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 6 May 2020.
  2. "Paola Protopapa - World Rowing". World Rowing. 6 May 2020.
  3. "Le sfide di Paola Protopapa: tra acqua e neve sognando Vancouver (in Italian)". SuperAbile INAIL. 2 August 2009.
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