Gianfranco

Iannotta

Quick Facts

• Son of Franco and Luz Iannotta
• Has a brother, Christian, and a sister, Jessica
• Born with spina bifida
• Began Paralympic track and field when he was eight years old and made his international debut at the 2011 Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico
• Competes with the New Jersey Navigators
• Played wheelchair basketball, table tennis, archery and swimming
• Prides himself as a history buff
• Speaks Spanish
• Hobbies include watching television, movies, listening to music and reading books.

Paralympic Experience

• 2-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (1 gold, 1 bronze)
• Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 4th (400m T52 - Men), 6th (100m T52 - Men)
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (100m T52 - Men), bronze (400m T52 - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2019 – silver (100m T52 - Men), 8th (400m T52 - Men)
• Years of participation: 100m T52 - Men 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019; 400m T52 - Men 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019; 200m T52 - Men 2013; 800m T52 - Men 2013
• Medals: 4 (2 silver, 2 bronze)
• Silver – 2019 (100m T52 - Men); 2013 (200m T52 - Men)
• Bronze – 2017 (100m T52 - Men); 2013 (100m T52 - Men)