Angela Procida

Angela Procida (born 29 June 2000) is an Italian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international swimming competitions. She is a two-time World silver medalist and a European bronze medalist in backstroke. She participated at the 2020 Summer Paralympics where she reached three finals but did not medal.[1][2]

Angela Procida
Personal information
Born (2000-06-29) 29 June 2000
Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
Sport
Country Italy
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpinal cord injury
Disability classS2
Event(s)Freestyle, backstroke
ClubFiamme Oro
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Italy
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2019 London50m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place2022 Madeira50m backstroke S3
Bronze medal – third place2019 London100m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place2022 Madeira100m backstroke S2
Gold medal – first place2022 Madeira200m FreeStyle S2
Bronze medal – third place2022 Madeira50m Breastroke SB02
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place2021 Funchal50m backstroke S3

Accident

In November 2005, Procida and her family were involved in a serious car accident: her father and young sister died at the scene, her mother and her other sister survived uninjured, Angela was the only occupant of the vehicle who had permanent damage to her lower body.[3]

References
  1. "Angela Procida - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 2 July 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Angela Procida - Italian Paralympic Committee (in Italian)". Italian Paralympic Committee. 2 July 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Angela Procida: "Swimming teaches me that there are no limits even with a handicap" (in Italian)". La Repubblica. 22 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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