Fanni Illés
Fanni Illés (born May 1, 1992) is a Hungarian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international events. She is born without legs and has webbed hands. She was part of the national Hungarian swimming team aged 14 in 2006 has participated in three Summer Paralympic Games.[1][2]
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| Born | 1 May 1992 Keszthely, Hungary | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Budapest, Hungary | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Paralympic swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Dysmelia, scoliosis | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | S6, SB4, SM6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Vasas Swimming Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Almos Szabo | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Illés was advised by doctors to do swimming after her diagnosis of scoliosis aged 12. She started swimming training lessons in the nearby town of Heviz[3]. She was nominated for Hungarian Disabled Sportswoman of the Year in 2019.[4]
References
- "Fanni Illes - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 12 January 2020.
- "My power led me to become a Paralympic swimmer". yoocanfind.com. 12 January 2020.
- "The Champion of Perseverance". Twisted Ideal. 14 May 2014.
- "Hungarian Sportspeople of the Year candidates announced". Daily News Hungary. 9 January 2020.
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