Assunta Legnante
- January 9, 2024
- Shot Putter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Assunta Legnante |
| Occupation | Shot Putter |
| Date Of Birth | May 14, 1978(1978-05-14) |
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | Naples |
| Country | Italy |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Assunta Legnante Biography
| Name | Assunta Legnante |
| Birthday | May 14 |
| Birth Year | 1978 |
| Place Of Birth | Naples |
| Birth Country | Italy |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Paolo Biscaini |
Assunta Legnante is one of the most popular and richest Shot Putter who was born on May 14, 1978 in Naples, Italy. Assunta Legnante (born 14 May 1978 in Naples) is a visually impaired Italian shot putter. She has competed in both the Olympics and the Paralympics, one of the few athletes to do so. As of February 2013, she is the current F11 shot put world record holder.
Legnante was born with congenital glaucoma in both eyes. In 2009, she suddenly lost the sight in her better, right eye. Her left retina then deteriorated. She had a cataract removed in March 2012, but that did not improve her sight. She now has light perception in her left eye, but nothing more.
In 2014, she returned to international level throwing 17.09 on 20 June and 17.39 at the regional championships in Naples eight days later.
The 2007 European indoor champion did not lose heart and started a new career as a Paralympic athlete, training for the forthcoming 2012 Summer Paralympics.
Assunta Legnante Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Shot Putter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Assunta Legnante is one of the richest Shot Putter from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Assunta Legnante 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Legnante won the silver medal at the 2002 and the gold medal at the 2007 European Indoor Athletics Championships, where she captained the Italian team. She finished fifth at the 2006 European Athletics Championships. She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, having missed the 2004 Olympics due to dangerously high intraocular pressure.
Her personal best throw is 19.04 metres, achieved in September 2006 in Busto Arsizio. Her best indoor result is 19.20 metres, achieved in February 2002 in Genova.
At the 2012 Italian Paralympic Athletics Championships in Turin she set a new F11 shot put world record with a throw of 13.27 metres. On 8 June, at Memorial Primo Nebiolo in Turin, she improved the world record, three times, to 15.22 m. At the London Paralympics, she broke her own world record with a throw of 16.74 metres.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight | 269 lbs |
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Who is Assunta Legnante Dating?
According to our records, Assunta Legnante married to Paolo Biscaini. As of December 1, 2023, Assunta Legnante’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Assunta Ranked on the list of most popular Shot Putter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Assunta Legnante celebrates birthday on May 14 of every year.