Martina Vozza

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Martina Vozza
Personal information
Born (2004-04-03) 3 April 2004 (age 19)
Sport
CountryFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Sport Alpine skiing
Disability class B2
Medal record
Women's para alpine skiing
Representing Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Lleida Downhill
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2023 LleidaSuper-G
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Lillehammer Slalom

Martina Vozza (born 3 April 2004) is an Italian visually impaired para alpine skier.

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Career

Vozza made her debut at the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships held in Lillehammer, Norway where she won the bronze medal in the slalom event. [1] She qualified to compete at the 2022 Winter Paralympics held in Beijing, China. [2]

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References

  1. "Winter Paralympics preview: Para alpine skiing day seven". International Paralympic Committee. March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  2. "La squadra italiana ai Giochi Paralimpici Invernali di Beijing 2022".