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Fanni Illés
Personal information
Born (1992-05-01) 1 May 1992 (age 32)
Keszthely, Hungary
Sport
Country Hungary
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityDysmelia, scoliosis
Disability classS6, SB4, SM6
ClubVasas Swimming Club
Coached byAlmos Szabo
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Hungary
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 May 1, 1992) is a Hungarian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international events. She is born without legs and has webbed hands. She was part of the national Hungarian swimming team aged 14 in 2006 has participated in three Summer Paralympic Games.[1][2]

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 Heviz[3]. She was nominated for Hungarian Disabled Sportswoman of the Year in 2019.[4]

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. ^ "The Champion of Perseverance". Twisted Ideal. 14 May 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "Hungarian Sportspeople of the Year candidates announced". Daily News Hungary. 9 January 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)