Rachele Bruni

Rachele Bruni was born on November 4, 1990, in Florence, Italy. She began her swimming career specializing in open water long-distance races. Her dedication to the sport led her to represent Italy on the international stage, consistently performing at a high level in various competitions. Bruni’s career is marked by numerous achievements in open water swimming, establishing her as a prominent figure in the sport.

Bruni achieved significant milestones, including winning silver in the 10km marathon at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She also participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics, competing in the 10km open water event. Her consistent performance and strategic swimming earned her the FINA Marathon Swim World Series title three times, in 2015, 2016, and 2019. In 2019, she secured a bronze medal in the 10km open water and a silver in the 5km team event at the World Aquatics Championships.

Throughout her career, Bruni has accumulated a total of 10 gold, 4 silver, and 4 bronze medals across various championships, including the European Championships. In November 2021, her achievements were recognized with her induction into the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame. Her biography, “Volevo solo nuotare (200.000 bracciate con Rachele Bruni)” by Luca Farinotti, was published in 2020, winning the Bancarella Selezione Sport, a prestigious Italian sports book award. Bruni is also recognized as the first Italian Olympic athlete to publicly come out as gay, dedicating her 2016 Olympic silver medal to her girlfriend.