“La Rossa Volante” is the nickname of Francesca and for a reason….this lady is unstoppable. The Queen and Empress of the Paralympic games. Ten Paralympic participations, 7 in summer- and 3 in winter games, she has won 13 Olympic medals, she competed in three different sports: Athletics, Cross country skiing and Hand Biking. From sprints to marathons and from Seoul 1988 to Rio de Janeiro 2016, Francesca simply is a legend. As legendary is her friendly appearance and the way that she conquers the world with her smile.
Francesca Porcellato
Achievements
- 2016 Bronze Medal. Paralympics, Time trial H1-2-3, Rio, Brazil.
- 2016 Bronze Medal. Paralympics, Road race H1-2-3-4, Rio, Brazil.
- 2015 Gold Medal. Road World Championships, Time Trial H3, Notwill, Switzerland.
- 2015 Gold Medal. Road World Championships, Road race H3, Notwill, Switzerland.
- 2010 Gold Medal. Paralympics, 1km sprint classic, Vancouver, Canada.
- 2004 Silver Medal. Paralympics, 100m, Athens, Greece.
- 2004 Silver Medal. Paralympics, 800m, Athens, Greece.
- 2000 Bronze Medal. Paralympics, 100m, Sydney, Australia.
- 1992 Bronze Medal. Paralympics, 400m, Barcelona, Spain.
- 1988 Gold Medal. Paralympics, 100m, Seoul, South Korea.
- 1988 Gold Medal. Paralympics, 4x100m, Seoul, South Korea.
- 1988 Silver Medal. Paralympics, 200m, Seoul, South Korea.
- 1988 Bronze Medal. Paralympics, 4x200m, Seoul, South Korea.
- 1988 Bronze Medal. Paralympics, 4x400m, Seoul, South Korea.
