13. Januar 2010  
Italy  
Artistic Gymnastics

Andrea Coppolino retired!

Andrea Coppolino (ITA)

The Italian Gymnastics Federation announced the retirement of Artistic gymnast Andrea COPPOLINO.  The 30 year old specialist on still rings was a member of the Italian national team since 1996, boasting an exemplary sporting career. Coppolino competed in a total of eight Worlds and won the bronze on rings on two occasions: 2001 in Ghent (BEL) and 2003 in Anaheim (USA), where he tied with team-mate Matteo Morandi.
A 4th place on rings at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games marked the climax of Coppolino’s international gymnastics career. Having appeared six times on the European stage, the Italian gymnast swept the 2005 title in Debrecen (HUN), ranked third in 2006 in Volos (GRE), and took home Silver in 2007 from Amsterdam (NED), all on Rings.

Andrea COPPOLINO (ITA) - s strong specialist on still rings!


Ever loyal to his club Ginnastica Meda, Coppolino secured the Italian champion title six times on rings and once on Floor. An introvert, he is known for his sense of commitment and solidarity.
Coppolino was born in Cantu in North-Western Italy in 1979, earned a degree in design and is passionate about heavy metal music. In a letter to the President of the Italian Gymnastics Federation, Riccardo Agabio, Coppolino declared that he has no intention of pursing a career in gymnastics as either a coach or an administrator, but looks forward to exploring other avenues. “The ex-azzuro will always be welcome within the gymnastics family, to which he devoted his youth,” said President Agabio. “He gave the Italian gymnastics community great satisfaction, and we will remember him fondly.”
*Source: Italian Gymnastics Federation / adapt. GYMmedia
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