Milena Balsamo facts for kids
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| Born | 26 January 1961 Bologna, Italy |
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| Country |  Italy |
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| Sport | Paralympic athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 1992 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Milena Balsamo was born on January 26, 1961, in Bologna, Italy. She is a famous Italian Paralympic athlete. She competed in wheelchair racing as a sprinter.
Milena took part in two Paralympic Games. These were the 1984 Games and the 1988 Games. She won a total of five medals during her career. Four of these medals were won in relay races.
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Milena Balsamo: A Paralympic Champion
Milena Balsamo is known for her amazing achievements in Paralympic sports. She showed great skill and determination. Her career highlights include winning multiple medals.
Early Life and Training
Milena Balsamo grew up in Bologna, Italy. She began her athletic training at the San Michele Society. This is where she developed her skills as a sprinter. She competed in wheelchair races. Her category was called "category 4."
Paralympic Achievements
Milena Balsamo competed in the Paralympic Games, which are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
- 1984 Stoke Mandeville/New York Paralympics:
- She won a silver medal in the 100-meter race.
- She also earned a bronze medal in the 4x400-meter relay race.
- 1988 Seoul Paralympics:
- Milena achieved a gold medal in the 4x100-meter relay. This was a very exciting win!
- She also won two bronze medals in other relay events. These were the 4x200-meter relay and the 4x400-meter relay.
Later Years and Recognition
Milena Balsamo stopped competing in international sports in 1992. Her career as a Paralympic athlete was very successful.
In 2015, Milena received a special award. It was called the Collare d'oro for sporting merit. This award is given by the Italian National Olympic Committee. It recognizes athletes who have achieved great things in sports.
