Rachele Bruni

Rachele Bruni is an Italian Olympic medalist and multi-gold medallist in marathon swimming, demonstrating consistent excellence in long-distance open water competitions. After earning a silver medal in the 10km marathon at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Rachele Bruni cemented her status as a leading figure in marathon swimming. Bruni also participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics, competing in the 10km open water event. Her consistent performance led her to secure the prestigious FINA Marathon Swim World Series title three times, in 2015, 2016, and 2019.

Beyond her athletic accomplishments, Bruni’s biography, ‘Volevo solo nuotare (200.000 bracciate con Rachele Bruni),’ authored by Luca Farinotti, was published in 2020 and received critical acclaim, 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 historic 2016 Olympic silver medal to her girlfriend, a significant moment that resonated globally and highlighted her commitment to LGBTQ+ human rights.