1. Early life and background
Martina Favaretto was born on 15 November 2001 in Camposampiero, a municipality located in the Veneto region of Italy. Her early life in Italy set the foundation for her later career in fencing.
2. Fencing career
Martina Favaretto's fencing career spans successful participation in both youth and senior international competitions, where she has consistently earned medals and recognition for her performances.
2.1. Youth career
Favaretto competed in various international junior and youth-level fencing events. Her notable achievement in this category came at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She earned a silver medal in the girls' foil individual event. Demonstrating her versatility and team spirit, she also secured a gold medal in the mixed team event during the same Youth Olympic Games.
2.2. Senior career
Favaretto's senior career began with strong performances and has seen her become a prominent figure in international fencing, particularly in team events.
2.2.1. Olympic Games
Favaretto represented Italy at the 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, where she was part of the Italian women's foil team. The team achieved a silver medal in the women's team foil event, marking a significant milestone in her career.
2.2.2. World Championships
Favaretto has demonstrated her prowess at the World Fencing Championships, contributing to Italy's success in team foil events and earning individual recognition. At the 2022 World Fencing Championships in Cairo, she secured a gold medal as part of the women's team foil event. The following year, at the 2023 World Fencing Championships held in Milan, Italy, she once again won a gold medal in the women's team foil competition. In addition to her team success in Milan, she also earned an individual bronze medal in the women's foil event.
2.2.3. European Championships
Martina Favaretto has been a key member of the Italian team at the European Fencing Championships, consistently achieving medal-winning results. She won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 2022 European Fencing Championships held in Antalya. In 2023, at the European Fencing Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, she secured a silver medal in the individual women's foil event. She continued her team success, winning another gold medal in the team event at the 2024 European Fencing Championships held in Basel, Switzerland.
2.2.4. European Games
Favaretto participated in the fencing events at the 2023 European Games held in Kraków-Małopolska, Poland. There, she was a part of the Italian women's team foil alongside teammates Martina Batini, Francesca Palumbo, and Alice Volpi. Together, they won the gold medal in the women's team foil event.