Federica Pellegrini Aims to Swim at 2016 Olympics Before Retirement

Federica Pellegrini wants to swim in a fourth Olympics before calling it a career. She told Italian magazine Grazia that she will leave swimming after the 2016 Olympics.

What Drives Federica Pellegrini's Decision?

Federica Pellegrini is a very private person who does not want to be in the spotlight after her swimming career. She wants to be a wife and mother with a quiet job.

Career Highlights

Federica Pellegrini won silver in the 200m freestyle at the 2004 Olympics at age 16. She won gold in the event four years later in Beijing in a world-record time. Federica Pellegrini swept the 200m and 400m freestyles at the 2009 World Championships in Rome. She repeated the feat two years later in Shanghai.

Recent Performance

Federica Pellegrini finished fifth in both events at London 2012. She improved back to silver in the 200m at the 2013 World Championships in Barcelona, behind Missy Franklin. Federica Pellegrini was 25 years old when she made the decision to retire after the 2016 Olympics.

What's Next for Federica Pellegrini?

Federica Pellegrini will focus on her training for the 2016 Olympics. She will then retire and start her new life as a wife and mother. Federica Pellegrini's decision to retire is a significant moment in her career. She will be remembered for her achievements in the swimming world.