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Italy: The unexpected pair competing in artistic swimmng

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Gustav Hofer

January 23, 2026

Arianna Sacripante, an artistic swimmer with Down syndrome, has teamed up with her former coach Giorgio Minisini. Together they are redefining their sport.

Arianna Sacripante, a gold‑medal artistic swimmer with Down syndrome, and Giorgio Minisini train together to promote inclusion in their sport. Despite facing discrimination, both have built a strong partnership.It’s just one story out of the Filippide project in Italy which has seen many people with Down syndrome learn artistic swimming. 

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