Lucrezia Fabretti

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Lucrezia Fabretti (born 5 November 2001) is an Itaian lifesaving athlete. [1] She is the current open and youth world record holder in the 100m manikin carry with fins. [2] She is also a bronze medalist at the 2022 World Games in lifesaving. [3]

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References

  1. "Lucrezia Fabretti". International Life Saving Federation. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  2. "ILS World Records". International Life Saving Federation. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
  3. "Athlete Information". IWGA. Retrieved 11 July 2022.