Federica Pellegrini
Federica Pellegrini is one of the greatest Italian athletes of all time. Born in Mirano (Venice) in 1988, she became a freestyle swimming legend, boasting a record-breaking career that includes an Olympic gold medal, six world titles, and numerous records. Her extraordinary achievements have made her a sports icon and a role model of determination and resilience. Federica is also an author. With Book on a Tree, she published In vasca con Fede (Solferino, 2022), a book designed for young readers that explores the challenges of swimming and personal growth with lightness and inspiration. Through ten short episodes, Federica shares stories of friendship, courage, and passion for sports, guiding readers on a journey that shows how the small and great challenges of life can help us grow, one day at a time.