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Milena Balsamo

Personal information
Born	(1961-01-26) 26 January 1961 (age 64) Bologna, Italy
Sport
Country	Italy
Sport	Paralympic athletics
Retired	1992
Medal record Paralympic athletics Representing  Italy Paralympic Games Gold 1988 Seoul 4x100m 2-6 relay Silver 1984 Stoke Mandeville/New York 100m 4 Bronze 1984 Stoke Mandeville/New York 4x400m 2-5 relay Bronze 1988 Seoul 4x200m 2-6 relay Bronze 1988 Seoul 4x400m 2-6 relay

Milena Balsamo was born on January 26, 1961, in Bologna, Italy. She is a famous Italian Paralympic athlete.

Milena competed in wheelchair racing, focusing on sprint events. She took part in two big events: the 1984 Summer Paralympics and the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul. She won a total of five medals, with four of them coming from team relay races.

In 2015, Milena received a special award called the Collare d'oro for sporting merit. This award is given by the Italian National Olympic Committee to top athletes in Italy.

Milena's Athletic Journey

Milena Balsamo started her sports training at the San Michele Society in Bologna. She quickly became a strong competitor in wheelchair racing.

Paralympic Achievements

Milena showed amazing talent at the Paralympic Games.

• At the 1984 Summer Paralympics in Stoke Mandeville/New York, she won a silver medal in the 100-meter race. She also earned a bronze medal in the 4x400-meter relay race.
• At the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, Milena continued her success. She helped her team win a gold medal in the 4x100-meter relay. She also won two more bronze medals in the 4x200-meter and 4x400-meter relay races.

Milena Balsamo stopped competing in international events in 1992. Her dedication and many medals make her an inspiring figure in Paralympic sports.