World Para Athletics: Assunta Legnante, ‘tigress’ from south of Italy
Assunta Legnante, the visually impaired Italian para-athlete known as "Cannoncino," continues her legendary career, securing a record fourth gold in shot put and a silver in discus. She is recognized for her distinctive themed eye masks, a ritual connecting her to host countries. Legnante also achieved significant success as an able-bodied athlete before her Paralympic dominance.
Assunta Legnante, the visually impaired Italian para-athlete known as "Cannoncino," continues her legendary career, securing a record fourth gold in shot put and a silver in discus. She is recognized for her distinctive themed eye masks, a ritual connecting her to host countries. Legnante also achieved significant success as an able-bodied athlete before her Paralympic dominance.
