Mirko Testa

Mirko Testa
Personal information
Born (1997-05-28) 28 May 1997 (age 27)
Bergamo, Italy
Sport
Country Italy
SportPara-cycling
Disability classH3
Medal record
Men's cycling
Representing  Italy
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Mixed team relay H1–5
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Road race H3
Road World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Glasgow Road race H3
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Baie-Comeau Time trial H3

Mirko Testa (born 28 May 1997) is an Italian cyclist who competes in handcycle events. He appeared in the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, winning two medals.

Early life

Mirko Testa was born on 28 May 1997 in Bergamo. He had competed as a motocross racer until 2018, when he was paralyzed in an accident during a motocross race.[1]

Cycling career

In the 2022 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, Testa finished in fourth place in the road race and won the bronze medal in the time trial.[2][3] At the 2023 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships, he won the gold medal in the road race.[1] In the 2024 Summer Paralympics, Testa won the bronze medal in the road race.[4][5]

Personal life

Since 2018, Testa is in a domestic partnership with swimmer Sara Morotti.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Dusi, Giorgio (24 August 2024). "Obiettivo Parigi, Mirko Testa: "L'handbike mi ha dato la spinta per ripartire, ora vivo un sogno"" (in Italian). Bergamo News.
  2. ^ "OFFICIAL RESULTS MEN'S H3 TIME TRIAL" (PDF).
  3. ^ "OFFICIAL RESULTS MEN'S H3 ROAD RACE" (PDF).
  4. ^ "Mirko Testa, atleta paralimpico di Grassobbio, è bronzo nell'handbike su strada a Parigi 2024" (in Italian). Prima Bergamo. 5 September 2024.
  5. ^ Vitali, Giulio (5 September 2024). "CICLISMOCiclismo, tris di bronzi per l'Italia! Mirko Testa terzo nella prova in linea dell'H3 alle Paralimpiadi" (in Italian). OA Sport.


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