Armando Maggi

Armando Maggi

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Armando Maggi, known as 'il caimano del Garda,' was a remarkable athlete who, after losing a leg in a work accident, became the first person with a disability to swim across the Strait of Messina in 1970. His achievement opened the doors for many others with disabilities to pursue similar feats.

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Armando Maggi, known as 'the Caimano del Garda', lost his left leg in a work accident but went on to swim across the Strait of Messina.

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Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-09-16
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