Rachele Bruni
Rachele Bruni is an Italian swimmer, specialising in open water long-distance races.Career
In 2015 Bruni became the first Italian swimmer to win the FINA 10 km Marathon Swimming World Cup. She won it again in 2016.
At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Bruni won the silver medal in the 10 km marathon, behind Sharon van Rouwendaal. She initially finished in 3rd position, just behind world champion Aurélie Muller, but the latter was disqualified for obstructing Bruni at the finish line. She has dedicated her medal to her girlfriend.
She is an 8-time gold medalist at the European Open Water Swimming Championships.
In 2019 she won for the third time the FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2019.
During the 2019 World Aquatics Championships, held in Gwangju, Bruni won the bronze medal in the 10km and the silver medal in the 5km team.
