Paola Protopapa

Paola Protopapa (born 6 May 1965) is a former Italian Paralympic rower, Alpine skier and sailor who competed in international level events.[1][2]

Paola Protopapa
Personal information
Born (1965-05-06) 6 May 1965
Rome, Italy
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb)
Sport
Country Italy
SportAdaptive rowing
Event(s)Coxed four
Medal record
Adaptive rowing
Representing  Italy
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingMixed coxed four
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2013 PoznanLTA Mix4+
Bronze medal – third place2017 SarasotaLTA Mix4+

In 1987, Protopapa lost the use of her left elbow after an accident which caused her to have elbow disarticulation.[3]

Achievements
YearCompetitionVenueRankEventTime
Para rowing
2008 Summer Paralympics China Beijing 1st Mixed coxed four 3:33.13
Para cross-country skiing
2010 Winter Paralympics Canada Vancouver 13th 5km Classic Style - Standing
16th 1km Sprint Classic Style - Standing
Para cycling
2012 Summer Paralympics United Kingdom London 12th Three-Person Keelboat

References
  1. "Paola Protopapa - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 6 May 2020.
  2. "Paola Protopapa - World Rowing". World Rowing. 6 May 2020.
  3. "Le sfide di Paola Protopapa: tra acqua e neve sognando Vancouver (in Italian)". SuperAbile INAIL. 2 August 2009.
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