.jpg) Caironi in 2016 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | (1989-09-13)13 September 1989 (age 36) Alzano Lombardo, Italy |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Paralympic athletics |
| Disability class | T42 |
| Club | Fiamme Gialle[1] |
| Coached by | Mario Poletti |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personalbests |
|
Medal record | |
Martina Caironi (born 13 September 1989) is an ItalianParalympic athlete. She competed at the2012 Summer Paralympics and2016 Summer Paralympics. She won a gold medal in the 100 m sprint in 2012 and a silver in the long jump in 2016.[2] She qualified for the2020 Summer Paralympics.[3][4][5]
As a result of a motorcycle accident in 2007, Caironi had to undergo high-femoralamputation on her left leg.[6]
On 17 October 2019, she was disqualified for having been found positive for asteroid contained in ahealing ointment, prescribed by her doctor, to treat a severe inflammation of theamputated leg. However, theItalian national anti-doping court, recognizing the good faith of the athlete, reduced thedisqualification by one year, therefore the disqualification expired on 9 March 2020.[7]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Performance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | IWAS World Games |  Sharjah | 3rd | Long jump F42 | 2.83 m | [8] |
