In this episode of Listening to Canberra Voices, we explore the inspiring life of Ilaria Pino, a former Italian Olympian who represented Italy in softball at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games—from her early days in Italy, discovering softball, travelling, and training professionally, to her experience at the Olympics and her decision to move to Canberra. Currently working as a learning support assistant (LSA), Ilaria shares her insights about life in Canberra, finding community and the cultural shifts she has encountered. Join us as we delve into the events that shaped her journey.



Bio: Ms Pino was born and raised in Italy and participated in the 2004 Athens Olympics as a part of the Italian softball team, with her team coming in 8th in the competition overall (Olympics). After competing in the Olympics, Ms Pino eventually moved to Australia, settling down in Canberra, where she currently works as a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) for a primary school. Ms Pino is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community which, along with her unique cultural and social identity, showcases how she is a diverse and valuable part of Canberra’s overall community.



Creators: Abby Solway, Petra Boer, Imogen Starr-Lawrence, Corey Connellan, Owen Andrakovic



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