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
Residence	Lissone, Italy
Height	170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
Country	Italy
Sport	Paralympic swimming
Disability	Strumpell-Lorrain disease
Disability class	S5
Club	Polha Varese
Coached by	Massimiliano Tosin Micaela Biava
Medal record Paralympic swimming Representing  Italy World Championships 2019 London Women's 50m butterfly S5 2019 London Women's 200m individual medley SM5 2019 London Women's 100m freestyle S5 2019 London Women's 200m freestyle S5 European Championships 2016 Funchal Women's 200m individual medley SM7 2018 Dublin Women's 4x50m freestyle relay 2014 Eindhoven Women's 200m individual medley SM7 2014 Eindhoven Women's 400m freestyle S7 2014 Eindhoven Women's 100m breaststroke SB6 2014 Eindhoven Women's 4x50m medley relay 2016 Funchal Women's 100m backstroke S7 2016 Funchal Women'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.

External links

• Arianna Talamona at the International Paralympic Committee (also here)