Claudia Cretti Targets Gold at Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics

Italian Paralympic cyclist Claudia Cretti has set her sights on winning a gold medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, aiming to surpass her previous fourth-place finish on the global stage, comitatoparalimpico.it reported on October 12, 2026. Cretti outlined her new competitive targets during an interview for the Italian Paralympic Committee digital series Riflettori – Road to Los Angeles 2028.

The Ambition for Gold in Los Angeles

After competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Cretti wants to elevate her performance for the upcoming cycle leading to California. Ci sto mettendo l’anima e, dato che si è avverato il mio sogno di poter partecipare alla Paralimpiade due anni fa, vorrei superare l’asticella. Non il quarto posto, ma puntare all’oro, Cretti stated, as reported by comitatoparalimpico.it.

Family and Community Support Through Recovery

Reflecting on the path that brought her back to elite competition following a severe racing accident years prior, Cretti credited her inner circle with sustaining her through long months of rehabilitation. È stato grazie alla mia famiglia che mi è stata vicina sia in ospedale sia a casa, appena tornata, e anche ai miei amici che sono venuti a trovarmi in ospedale e a casa, she said, according to comitatoparalimpico.it. She added that this network provided the foundational support necessary to reach her current competitive standing.

Balancing Track and Road Disciplines

Cretti currently splits her training regimen between road and track cycling, treating the two specialties as mutually reinforcing paths to peak performance. Secondo me è ideale allenarsi per la pista per andare forte su strada. Sono due discipline che si uniscono per ottenere risultati che ognuno di noi ciclisti desidera raggiungere, she explained to comitatoparalimpico.it.

Beyond her athletic routine, the Italian cyclist spends her downtime reading books, listening to music through headphones, and watching films alongside her boyfriend and friends. Despite the physical demands of her training schedule, she maintains a deep appreciation for the landscape views encountered during long rides, noting that climbing grueling ascents still offers spectacular scenery.