Fanni Illés
Hungarian swimmer
About Fanni Illés
Born 1992. Fanni Illés is a Hungarian para swimmer.
Fanni Illés (born 1 May 1992) is a Hungarian Paralympic swimmer. She was born without legs and has webbed hands. She has been a part of the Hungarian national swimming team since 2006, aged 14, and has participated at three Summer Paralympic Games. She competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics, winning a gold medal.
Life 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 Hévíz. She was nominated for Hungarian Disabled Sportswoman of the Year in 2019. She competed at the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, winning a gold medal.
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Who is Fanni Illés?
Hungarian swimmer
When was Fanni Illés born?
Fanni Illés was born on 1 May 1992 in Keszthely.
What is Fanni Illés's occupation?
Fanni Illés is a para swimmer.
What nationality is Fanni Illés?
Fanni Illés is Hungarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fanni Illés. https://biography.guide/fanni-illes/
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