Alessia Seramondi: Rising Star of Italian Track and Field
Alessia Seramondi has established herself as one of Italy’s most promising talents in track and field, particularly excelling in the demanding discipline of 400-meter hurdles. Currently competing for Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Gialle, the Italian national police athletic group, Seramondi represents the evolution of Italian women’s hurdling on the international stage.
Athletic Accomplishments
Early Promise and Versatility
Seramondi first made national headlines as a 14-year-old when she set the Italian under-16 record in the long jump with a remarkable leap of 6.14 meters at the 2017 Regional Championships, breaking a record that had stood for 19 years. She followed this breakthrough by winning the Italian Under-16 Championship title in the long jump with 5.83 meters, demonstrating exceptional natural athletic ability from a young age.
Transition to Hurdles
Though she was initially a promising long jumper, Seramondi transitioned to the 400-meter hurdles in 2019, immediately winning the Italian Allieve (Youth) Championship and making her debut for the Italian national team at the European Youth Olympic Festival. This pivot would prove to be career-defining.
International Breakthrough
At the 2022 World Athletics Junior Championships in Cali, Colombia, Seramondi entered as the fastest under-20 athlete in the world that year with a personal best of 57.29 seconds set at the Italian National Under-20 Championships in Rieti. She advanced to the final, ultimately placing eighth, gaining invaluable international experience.
Continued Excellence
In 2023, Seramondi won the Italian Under-23 Championship in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 58.36 seconds in her first year in the age category, having been a World Under-20 finalist the previous season. She also captured bronze in the 4×400-meter relay at the same championships, showcasing her team capabilities.
At the 2024 European Under-23 Championships, Seramondi was part of the Italian 4×400-meter relay team that set a new Italian Under-23 record of 3:31.73 in the preliminary rounds, running the anchor leg with a split of 53.0 seconds. The team later placed eighth in the final.
Personal Bests
Seramondi’s personal best in the 400-meter hurdles stands at 56.83 seconds, achieved on June 29, 2024. She has also competed in multiple other events throughout her career, including the 200 meters, 400 meters, 100-meter hurdles, and 60-meter hurdles.
Team Success
Competing for Atletica Brescia 1950, Seramondi has been instrumental in the club’s success, helping them win the Italian Team Championship. She anchored the victorious 4×400-meter relay team that clocked 3:31.49, demonstrating her importance to team competitions.
Education and Academic Pursuits
Seramondi is pursuing her education in Psychology at the University of Padova, balancing the demands of elite athletics with academic responsibilities. Her commitment to education alongside her athletic career reflects a well-rounded approach to personal development.
Career and Training
In December 2023, Seramondi was officially recruited into the prestigious Gruppo Sportivo Fiamme Gialle, the sports division of Italy’s Guardia di Finanza (Financial Police). This represents a significant milestone in her professional athletic career, providing her with the support and resources to compete at the highest levels.
She currently trains in Vicenza under coach Lorenzo Muraro, having relocated there to work with his training group. Prior to this, she was coached by Andrea Uberti during her formative years competing for Audaces Nave.
Personal Background
Seramondi comes from a family deeply rooted in athletics—both of her parents were sprinters, making her a “double daughter of track and field.” Her family’s connection to the sport runs so deep that the current technical director of Atletica Brescia 1950, Stefano Martinelli, was her parents’ coach, creating a beautiful continuity across generations.
Originally from Brescia in the Lombardy region of northern Italy, specifically the Nave area, Seramondi maintains strong ties to her hometown athletic community even as she trains elsewhere.
Competitive Spirit and Outlook
Following her World Junior Championships experience, Seramondi reflected on her performance with maturity, acknowledging that errors are part of the learning process while expressing her determination to improve. She has expressed appreciation for the team environment in Vicenza, noting that having a strong training group makes a significant difference in her development.
With her combination of natural talent, dedication to improvement, and strong support system, Alessia Seramondi continues to develop as one of Italy’s brightest prospects in track and field. As she transitions fully into senior-level international competition, the Italian athletics community watches with anticipation to see how far this talented hurdler can go in representing the Azzurri on the world stage.
Go Alessia!
