Ilaria Bianchi (born 6 January 1990) is a female Italian Olympics swimmer.
Ilaria Bianchi (born 6 January 1990) is a female Italian Olympics swimmer.
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Bianchi began swimming at a young age and showed great promise early on. She competed in her first national championship at the age of 13 and has since become one of Italy's top swimmers. She specializes in freestyle and butterfly events and has set several records in her home country.
At the international level, Bianchi has competed in the European Championships, the World Championships, and the Olympics. She won her first medal at the European Championships in 2016, where she won bronze in the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay. She also competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and reached the semifinals in the 100m butterfly event. In 2022 European Aquatics championships, she came 4th in team competition. [1]
Bianchi has also been recognized for her achievements at the national level. She has won several Italian championships and holds multiple records in various freestyle and butterfly events.
As for her personal life, there is not much information publicly available about Bianchi's relationships or personal matters. She is known for her focus and dedication to her sport and is considered a rising star in the world of swimming.
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