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Maria Scutti

1928 – 2005

Paralympic athlete

Para table tennis playerPara swimmerWheelchair fencer
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About Maria Scutti

Lived 1928 – 2005 (aged 76–77). Maria Scutti was an Italian para table tennis player, para swimmer, wheelchair fencer, paralympic athlete and swimmer.

Biography

Maria Scutti was born in August 1928 in Altino, in the province of Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy. Married and mother of two children, in 1957, at the age of 29, she lost the use of her legs following a road accident while driving a motorcycle-van. During her rehabilitation after hospitalization at the center for paraplegics in Ostia, she discovered a passion for sports and in 1958 began to compete in many disciplines.

Scutti competed in the 1960 Summer Paralympics in her home country, Italy. She entered eleven throwing events in athletics, winning nine of them and coming third in the remaining two.

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Important facts

Born
1928, Altino
Birth century
20th century
Died
2005
Occupation
Para table tennis player, Para swimmer, wheelchair fencer, Paralympic athlete, swimmer
Nationality
Italy, Italia
Awards
Gold medal for athletic prowess

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maria Scutti?

Paralympic athlete

When was Maria Scutti born?

Maria Scutti was born in 1928 in Altino.

When did Maria Scutti die?

Maria Scutti died in 2005.

What was Maria Scutti's occupation?

Maria Scutti was a para table tennis player, para swimmer, wheelchair fencer, paralympic athlete and swimmer.

What nationality was Maria Scutti?

Maria Scutti was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maria Scutti

· Wikidata: Q6761573

· DBpedia: Maria Scutti

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