Giovanni Achenza H1

Athlete's Profile

Italy
1971
World Triathlon Athlete ID: 78796

Rankings & Stats

Paralympic Qualification 5
Para triathlon 6
Starts 66
Podiums 44
Wins 22

Biography

In March of 2003, Giovanni Achenza fell off a ladder while working, which resulted in a spinal cord injury. Ten years later, having already competed in para-cycling, Giovanni wanted to challenge himself again by competing in a different sport, so he took up paratriathlon. A regular on the podium since including bronze at Rio 2016 and a multiple Italian champion, in 2019 he won the European Championships in Valencia.

Career Highlights:
- 2019 European Champion
- 2nd place 2019 WPS Yokohama
- 3rd place 2019 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Lausanne
- 3rd place Rio 2016 Paralympic Games

Latest Athlete Results

POS
Date
Event
Program
Time
5
2024-09-02
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
PTWC Men
01:03:49
4
2024-06-22
2024 World Triathlon Para Series Swansea
PTWC Men
01:05:25
1
2024-06-08
2024 World Triathlon Para Cup Taranto
PTWC Men
01:05:52
1
2024-03-15
2024 World Triathlon Para Series Devonport
PTWC Men
01:04:31
2
2023-10-29
2023 World Triathlon Para Cup Taranto
PTWC Men
01:05:30

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