Emanuela Grigio facts for kids
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| Born | 7 October 1964 Albignasego, Italy |
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| Country |  Italy |
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| Sport | Paralympic athletics | ||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | B2 | ||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 1992 | ||||||||||||||||
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Meet Emanuela Grigio, an amazing athlete from Italy! Born on October 7, 1964, Emanuela is a Paralympic athlete who is visually impaired. This means she has a vision disability. She competed in the Paralympic Games, which are like the Olympic Games but for athletes with disabilities. Emanuela won two big awards: a silver medal and a bronze medal!
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Her Amazing Paralympic Journey
Emanuela Grigio is known for her impressive career in Paralympic athletics. She competed in running events, showing great speed and determination.
Competing in 1984
Emanuela showed her incredible talent at the 1984 Summer Paralympics in New York. These games were a huge event for athletes with disabilities. She competed in two different running races.
- In the 800 meters B2 race, Emanuela won a fantastic silver medal!
- She also earned a bronze medal in the 400 meters B2 race.
The "B2" classification means she had a certain level of visual impairment. Athletes are grouped by their disability to make competitions fair.
Her 1988 Performance
Emanuela continued her journey at the 1988 Summer Paralympics. She competed again in her favorite events. She finished fourth in the 400 meters B2 race. She also placed sixth in the 800 meters B2 race. Even without medals, these were strong results against top athletes.
European Championships
Beyond the Paralympics, Emanuela also competed in other major events. In 1985, she participated in the IBSA European Championships. These championships were held in Rome, Italy. IBSA stands for the International Blind Sports Federation.
Life After Athletics
Emanuela decided to retire from international athletics before 1992. After her running career, she focused on a different sport called torball. Torball is a team sport specifically designed for visually impaired athletes. It's not part of the Paralympic Games. She played torball both nationally and internationally.
Her Sister
Emanuela also has a sister named Agnese Grigio. Agnese is also a well-known athlete.
