Overview
- Vio announced the decision on March 15 during an interview on Che tempo che fa, confirming she will switch disciplines to athletics.
- She said she can no longer continue physically in fencing after a period marked by elbow pain and issues affecting her back, neck and head.
- Vio described frightening episodes before and during Paris 2024 in which her right leg failed, her vision faltered and an arm stopped working, leading her to compete in fear of freezing mid-bout.
- She has begun structured preparation for sprinting with a focus on the 100 metres, undergoing medical assessments and MRI scans as part of a year of training.
- After trying several sports to stay active, she plans to remain connected to fencing through federation roles, while her status as a pioneering Paralympian with four prosthetic limbs continues to draw wide public attention.