Description: (Swimmer, gold medal winner at the 2008 Beijing Olympics)
Federica Pellegrini, an Italian retired swimmer, is renowned for her exceptional accomplishments in the sport. She broke the 4-minute barrier in the 400m freestyle and held the women's 200m freestyle world record, making history. Pellegrini's career is highlighted by winning a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, becoming Italy's first female Olympic swimming champion. She set numerous world records and is the only swimmer to achieve eight consecutive medals in the same event at the World Championships. Pellegrini is a respected member of the International Olympic Committee and retired from active competition in 2021.