Silvia Salis
Career
Active 2025 – present
Biography
About Silvia Salis
Silvia Salis stands out as the first woman to serve as Mayor of Genoa, a role she took on in 2025 after an international career in hammer throwing. Born in Genoa on September 17, 1985, she grew up in Liguria and began athletics as a teenager, training under coach Valter Superina. She won multiple national junior and under-23 titles before her senior international debut in 2006, and went on to represent Italy at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympic Games. Her achievements include a gold medal at the 2009 Mediterranean Games and a personal best of 71.93 metres, achieved in 2011. She retired from competition in 2016 due to injury, after which she moved into sports administration. She served with the Fiamme Azzurre and took on roles with FIDAL and CONI, eventually becoming Deputy Vice President in 2021.
Her transition to politics came swiftly. In 2025 she was elected Mayor of Genoa, starting a new chapter as a politician. Now 40 years old, she identifies as Italian and Caucasian, with brown hair and an athletic build. She stands 5'10" and weighs about 161 lbs, with natural breasts. Her social media presence has grown considerably, with 659k followers on Instagram as of May 2026. Despite her sports career ending, she remains active and visible in public life, balancing her duties as mayor with a continued commitment to athletics and administration. She is straight and has been active professionally since 2025, though her public career spans many years. Her path from athlete to executive to politician is rare and reflects her adaptability and drive.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2025-present (started around 39 years old; 1 year active)
- Birthplace
- Genoa, Liguria, Italy
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 161 lbs (or 73 kg)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 659k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Silvia Salis transition from athletics to politics?
After retiring from competition in 2016, she moved into sports administration with Fiamme Azzurre, FIDAL, and CONI, becoming Deputy Vice President in 2021. In 2025, she was elected Mayor of Genoa.
What is Silvia Salis's personal best in hammer throw?
Her personal best is 71.93 metres, achieved in 2011.
At which Olympic Games did Silvia Salis compete?
She represented Italy at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics.
Did you know
- Silvia Salis is a former hammer thrower who won gold at the 2009 Mediterranean Games and set a personal best of 71.93 metres in 2011.
- She became Deputy Vice President of CONI in 2021, before being elected Mayor of Genoa in 2025.
- At 5'10" and 161 lbs, she maintains an athletic build, with natural breasts.
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