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SIMONE RUFFINI Marathon Swimming

Date of birth: 07/12/1989

Place of Birth: Tolentino

m. 1,73

kg. 67

Speciality 10 Km

Biography

When he was small, he was scared of water, but once he plunged into it he never looked back, to the point of becoming world champion in Kazan 2015, at the swimming marathon: nearly five hours of hard work and 25 km to complete to gain the world title. For him, swimming pool competitions are too short, so in Brazil he will compete in the 10 km race. Glasses with a thick rim, tattoos and long sideburns: the 26 year old from Tolentino is somewhat the “hipster” of Italian swimming. In the water, he shows a will of steel and great endurance; when he is out, instead, he likes reading, listening to alternative music and following motorcycle races, supporting Valentino Rossi. After his swimming career, he would like to complete his studies in Sport Science. In Rio, however, as his MotoCp idol, he would already like to graduate as “Doctor”.

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Palmares

Records and medals in international, national and youth competitions

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Go to the Qualified Athletes List Status: Individual spots 27/07/2015
First Club: Nuoto Tolentino
Club: Esercito
First Coach: Marco Forni
Coach: Emanuele Sacchi
Other sports: Cycling
Hobby: Reading, cinema
Relationship Status: Single

Palmares

World Championship

9° Roma 2009 - 5km
10° Roberval 2010 - 5km
9° Shanghai 2011 - 5km
7° Barcellona 2013 - 25km
1° Kazan 2015 - 25km
7° Kazan 2015 - 10km

European Championship

3° Budapest 2010 – 5 km
14° Eilat 2011 - 10km
11° Piombino 2012 - 10km
4° Piombino 2012 - 25km
15° Berlino 2014 - 10km

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