Mirko Testa Explained

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]

Notes and References

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