Bebe Vio debuts in Paralympic athletics championships

Paralympic champion Bebe Vio has made her debut in the 100-meter sprint at the Italian Absolute Athletics Championships for para-athletes in Grosseto. This marks a significant new chapter for the fencing star as she ventures into track and field.

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This is my first race and it's also the first time I can go without thinking about the result: for once, nobody cares how it goes, and it's a beautiful feeling, even if I came in last, it would be fine.

Vio shared her initial feelings about the competition, stating, "This is my first race and it's also the first time I can go without thinking about the result: for once, nobody cares how it goes, and it's a beautiful feeling, even if I came in last, it would be fine."

"Using my legs is a completely new experience, but I'm having a lot of fun," Vio added. She also highlighted the joy of integrating into the athletics community, particularly connecting with young athletes from her foundation. "The most beautiful thing, though, is something else: I am slowly entering the world of athletics, and the group of young people is made up of many kids from our foundation. These are children I've seen grow up," she explained.

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Using my legs is a completely new experience, but I'm having a lot of fun.

Vio credits her athletic transition to the support of her personal trainer, who has guided her from fencing to athletics, and the national speed coach. She also benefits from the continued support of the Polizia, which she believes provides her with a strong foundation to achieve significant goals in her new discipline.

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The most beautiful thing, though, is something else: I am slowly entering the world of athletics, and the group of young people is made up of many kids from our foundation. These are children I've seen grow up.