“I can’t wait to try all the gestures” – Corriere.it

That Baby Vio is a force of nature is certainly not discovered now. And it is precisely with the naturalness and joie de vivre that have always distinguished it that the 26-year-old Paralympic fencer presented her new metal “bionic hands” on social media. “I can’t wait to try all the gestures with my new bionic hands. Thanks Ottobockit for these cool new Bebionics», wrote Bebe in fact accompanying the photo with the new limbs, while in a subsequent speeded-up video she showed how they mount and how the hands attach to the rest of the arm.

The most prosthetic hand in the world

Struck by fulminant meningitis in 2008, when she was 11 years old, the Venetian champion then had her arms and legs amputated due to a serious infection, but thanks to prosthetic hands and feet — which she often displays on social media with pride and with her usual irony — is able to walk, run, train, win Olympics and even parade. Presenting the innovative Vio prosthesis, the German company explained that it is «the most natural prosthetic hand. It works intuitively and precisely and is transforming the lives and skills of amputees around the world. Features range from helping users perform simple tasks, such as tying their shoes, to restoring control and self-esteem.”

Despite his disability, Bebe never gave upnot even when it seemed impossible to resume fencing after meningitis and double amputation. On the contrary, she continued to believe in herself and with tenacity and determination she returned to the platform and became the incredible athlete we all know. It is no coincidence that his mantra (which also became the title of the book he published in 2017) reads «If it seems impossible, then it can be done». And now with her #Bebionic who can stop her anymore?