Fanni Illés

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Fanni Illés
Illés Fanni 2019 London.jpg
Illés in 2019
Personal information
Born (1992-05-01) 1 May 1992 (age 29)
Keszthely, Hungary
Sport
Country Hungary
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityDysmelia, scoliosis
Disability classS6, SB4, SM6
ClubVasas SC
Coached byÁlmos Szabó
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Hungary
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 100 m breaststroke SB4
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 London Women's 100m breaststroke SB4
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Mexico City Women's 100m breaststroke SB4
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Dublin Women's 100m breaststroke SB4

Fanni Illés (born 1 May 1992) is a Hungarian Paralympic swimmer. She was born without legs and has webbed hands. She has been a part of the Hungarian national swimming team since 2006, aged 14, and has participated at three Summer Paralympic Games.[1][2] She competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics, winning a gold medal. [3][4]

Life[]

Illés was advised by doctors to do swimming after her diagnosis of scoliosis aged 12. She started swimming training lessons in the nearby town of Hévíz.[5] She was nominated for in 2019.[6] She competed at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, winning a gold medal.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ "Fanni Illes - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 12 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "My power led me to become a Paralympic swimmer". yoocanfind.com. 12 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Fanni Illes Has Won #gold in #ParaSwimming - Women's 100m Breaststroke - SB4 at ... - Latest Tweet by Tokyo Olympics 2020 |