Martina Caironi

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Martina Caironi
Caironi at the 2016 Paralympics
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1989-09-13) 13 September 1989 (age 34)
Alzano Lombardo, Italy
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT42
ClubFiamme Gialle[1]
Coached byMario Poletti
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 100 m T42: 14.61
  • long jump T42: 4.66 m

Martina Caironi (born 13 July 1989) is an Italian Paralympic athlete. She competed at the 2012 and 2016 Paralympics and won a gold medal in the 100 m sprint in 2012 and a silver in the long jump in 2016.[2]

Biography

As a result of a motorcycle accident in 2007, Caironi had to undergo high-femoral amputation on her left leg.[3]

World records

  • 100 m – T42: 15.87 (London, 5 September 2012)

Others achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Performance Notes
2011 IWAS World Games United Arab Emirates Sharjah 3rd Long jump F42 2.83 m [4]

References

  1. ^ "Gruppi Sportivi Fiamme Gialle - Schede atleti Paralimpico" (in Italian). fiammegialle.org. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  2. ^ Martina Caironi. rio2016.com
  3. ^ "PARALIMPIADI LONDRA 2012: Martina Caironi oro con record del mondo sui 100 metri" (in Italian). ilsussidiario.net. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  4. ^ "IWAS Junior World Games – Complete athletics results" (PDF). iwasf.com. Retrieved 9 September 2012.

External links