Italian Paralympic athletes share personal and professional journeys

Italian Paralympic athletes Giuliana Chiara Filippi and Simone Barlaam have shared insights into their professional journeys and recent competitive experiences.

Giuliana Chiara Filippi, a track athlete born in 2005, discussed her transition from discovering athletics in middle school to competing in the Paris Paralympic Games. She highlighted her involvement with FISPES and the Gruppo Sportivo Paralimpico della Difesa, noting that sport helped her build resilience and personal identity.

Paralympic swimming champion Simone Barlaam detailed his preparation for the upcoming European Championships in Turkey. Barlaam described a year of experimentation and travel through Spain, Japan, and Rome, while navigating logistical uncertainties regarding the competition's venue and timing. He also touched upon his recent time spent at an art academy during his training cycle.