Sabrina Bulleri facts for kids
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| Born | 7 January 1959 San Giuliano Terme, Italy |
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| Died | 17 April 2000 (aged 41) Ghezzano, Italy |
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| Country |  Italy |
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| Sport | Paralympic athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sabrina Bulleri (born January 7, 1959 – died April 17, 2000) was an amazing Italian athlete. She was known for her incredible speed and skill in Paralympic athletics. Sabrina competed in the Paralympic Games, where she won many medals for her country.
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Sabrina's Paralympic Journey
Sabrina Bulleri was a dedicated athlete who showed great determination. She competed in track and field events, especially sprint races and relays. Her hard work led her to become a champion on the world stage.
Early Training and Teammates
Sabrina started her sports career at the ASHA club in Pisa, Italy. This club was a special place where athletes with disabilities could train. She practiced alongside other talented athletes like Soriano Ceccanti, Mariella Bertini, and Santo Mangano. All of them also became Paralympic champions in their own sports.
Competing at the Paralympics
Sabrina competed in two major Paralympic Games. These are huge international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
1984 Summer Paralympics
Her first big competition was the 1984 Summer Paralympics. These games were held in both Stoke Mandeville, UK, and New York, USA. Sabrina performed very well, winning two bronze medals:
- In the 100-meter sprint (Class 3)
- In the 4x400-meter relay (Classes 2-5)
1988 Summer Paralympics
Sabrina then competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea. This was an even more successful event for her. She won an amazing three gold medals:
- In the 100-meter sprint (Class 3)
- In the 200-meter sprint (Class 3)
- In the 4x100-meter relay (Classes 2-6)
She also added another bronze medal to her collection:
- In the 4x200-meter relay (Classes 2-6)
Sabrina's Legacy
Sabrina Bulleri passed away in April 2000, after a long illness, in Ghezzano, Italy. She left behind a lasting impact.
She had worked at the Natural Park of Migliarino, San Rossore, Massaciuccoli. To honor her memory and contributions, a special path in the park was named after her. This path, known as the Bulleri path, was made accessible for everyone to enjoy. It stands as a tribute to her life and achievements.
