Angela Procida (born 29 June 2000) is an Italian Paralympic swimmer and para cyclist who competes in international swimming competitions and specializes in the backstroke.

Angela Procida
Personal information
Born (2000-06-29) 29 June 2000 (age 24)
Castellammare di Stabia, Italy
Sport
Country Italy
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilitySpinal cord injury
Disability classS2
Event(s)Freestyle, backstroke
ClubFiamme Oro
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Paralympic swimming
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris 100 m backstroke S2
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Madeira 200m freestyle S2
Silver medal – second place 2019 London 50m backstroke S2
Silver medal – second place 2022 Madeira 50m backstroke S3
Silver medal – second place 2023 Manchester 50m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place 2019 London 100m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Madeira 100m backstroke S2
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Madeira 50m breastroke SB2
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Funchal 50m backstroke S3
Para-cycling
Road World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2023 Glasgow Road race H2
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Glasgow Time trial H2
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 2023 Rotterdam Time trial H2
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Rotterdam Road race H2

Career

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She participated at the 2020 Summer Paralympics where she reached three finals but did not medal.[1][2]

Accident

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In November 2005, Procida and her family were involved in a serious car accident: her father and young sister died at the scene, her mother and her other sister survived uninjured, Angela was the only occupant of the vehicle who had permanent damage to her lower body.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Angela Procida - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 2 July 2022. Archived from the original on 11 September 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022.
  2. ^ "Angela Procida - Italian Paralympic Committee (in Italian)". Italian Paralympic Committee. 2 July 2022.
  3. ^ "Angela Procida: "Swimming teaches me that there are no limits even with a handicap" (in Italian)". La Repubblica. 22 November 2021.
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