Martina Caironi

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]

Martina Caironi
Caironi in 2016
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1989-09-13) 13 September 1989
Alzano Lombardo, Italy
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT42
ClubFiamme Gialle[1]
Coached byMario Poletti
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 100 m T42: 14.61
  • long jump T42: 4.66 m
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Paralympic Games
2012 London100 m – T42
2016 Rio100 m – T42
2016 RioLong jump – T42
IPC World Championships
2015 Doha 100m – T42
2017 London100 m T42
2015 Doha Long jump – T42
IPC European Championships
2012 Stadskanaal 100m – T42
2014 Swansea 100m – T42
2016 Grosseto 100m – T42
2014 Swansea Long jump – T42
2016 GrossetoLong jump – T42-44
2012 Stadskanaal Long jump – F42/44/46

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
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventPerformanceNotes
2011 IWAS World Games 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.
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