Valentina Procaccini
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | January 28, 2008 Chieti, Italy |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Strokes | Freestyle |
| Club | Circolo Canottieri Aniene |
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Valentina Procaccini (born 10 January 2008) is an Italian competitive swimmer specializing in middle- and long-distance freestyle. A multiple national age-group champion and junior record-holder, she represents Circolo Canottieri Aniene and the Italian sports group Fiamme Azzurre. In 2025 she signed a National Letter of Intent to join the University of Florida and compete for the Florida Gators starting in the 2026–27 season.[1][2]
Early life
Procaccini was born in Montesilvano (Province of Pescara, Abruzzo) and began her career at Hurricane Pescara.[3] During the COVID-19 pandemic, to continue her training despite pool closures in Abruzzo, her family moved to Rome, allowing her to join Circolo Canottieri Aniene under coach Gianluca Belfiore.[4] At age 13 she was honored by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) as a “record-breaking” young swimmer and listed in the European U-17 Top-100 rankings.[5]
Swimming career
National youth career (2020–2024)
- **2021** – Five national youth titles (50, 100, 200, 400 m free; 100 m breast), plus two Italian age-group records (50 m & 100 m free). [3]
- **2022** – Set Italian youth record in 400 m free (4:08.74 SCM) at Criteria Nazionali; won multiple titles including 800 m free and relays for Aniene.[6]
- **2023** – Gold in 400, 800, 1500 m free (all meet records) + silver in 200 m free at Italian Junior Nationals.[7]
- **2024** – At the 2024 Criteria Nazionali, won gold in 800 m (8:24.51) and 1500 m (16:10.27), silver in 400 m free and bronze in 200 m free.[8]
Senior national career (Assoluti)
- **2021** – Bronze medal in 4×200 m freestyle relay representing CC Aniene.[9]
- **2024** – Bronze in 1500 m freestyle (short course) at Italian Winter Championships, time 16:06.13 (Italian Cadetti/Junior record).[10]
International career & Youth international meets
Procaccini’s recruitment to Florida Gators has been praised internationally, citing her SCM bests and NCAA-level yard conversions. [2]
Personal best times (SCM)
| Event | Time | Year / Meet |
|---|---|---|
| 200 m free | 1:58.37 | 2022 (Criteria Nazionali) [2] |
| 400 m free | 4:06.51 | 2024 (Criteria Nazionali) [2] |
| 800 m free | 8:24.51 | 2024 (Italian Youth Nationals) [2] |
| 1500 m free | 16:05.19 | 2024 (Criteria Nazionali) [2] |
Club and affiliations
Collegiate commitment
Procaccini committed to the Florida Gators for the 2026–27 collegiate season. [2][1]
Medal record
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Representing  Italy
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| Mediterranean Cup (Coppa Comen) 2021 | ||
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2021 Belgrade | 4×100 m mixed freestyle relay
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| EYOF 2022 | ||
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2022 Banská Bystrica | 4×100 m mixed freestyle relay |
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2022 Banská Bystrica | 400 m freestyle
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| EYOF 2023 | ||
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2023 Maribor | 200 m freestyle |
National titles
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| Italian Youth Championships (Criteria Nazionali / Categoria) | ||
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2021 | |
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| Italian Senior Championships (Assoluti) | ||
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Florida Women Sign Two Swimmers". FloridaGators.com. University of Florida Athletics. 12 November 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Florida Lands Italian Junior Team Member Valentina Procaccini for 2026". SwimSwam. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Nuoto, Valentina Procaccini: a 13 anni cinque ori e due record italiani". Open. 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Procaccini Valentina". Circolo Canottieri Aniene. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Malagò premia la nuotatrice da record Valentina Procaccini". Il Centro. 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Criteria 2022 – new records". SwimSwam. 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Tre ori a Riccione per la montesilvanese Procaccini". Il Centro. 2023. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Ma quanto va forte la Procaccini". Il Centro. 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Assoluti: Procaccini medaglia di bronzo". InfoMediaNews. 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "Assoluti nuoto: Procaccini conquista il bronzo". ANSA. 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
- ↑ "28 nuove Fiamme Azzurre, 3 nuovi atleti per il nuoto". GNews Online. 2025. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
External links
- Circolo Canottieri Aniene – official site
- Florida Gators Athletics – official site
- SwimSwam – Recruitment Profile
- Nuoto.com – Career update
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