Simona Quadarella is one of Italy’s most talented and accomplished swimmers, specializing in middle-distance freestyle events.

With a résumé that includes European, World, and Olympic medals, Simona is living proof that talent, combined with determination, can lead to great achievements. When it comes to competing, she never backs down, demonstrating unmatched mental strength, endurance, and grit. Humble, positive, and always focused, Simona is a role model both in and out of the pool.

Her nickname “Veleno” (“Venom”), given to her by her mother, says a lot about her nature: a tenacious swimmer capable of turning her desire to win into a true weapon.