Rita Trapanese

Rita Trapanese (8 May 1951 – 10 August 2000) was an Italian figure skater. She was the 1972 European silver medalist and the 1971 bronze medalist. She represented Italy at the 1968 Winter Olympics, where she placed 25th at the age of 16, and at the 1972 Winter Olympics, where she placed 7th.

Rita Trapanese
Full nameRita Trapanese
Born(1951-05-08)8 May 1951
Milan, Italy
Died10 August 2000(2000-08-10) (aged 49)
Gattatico, Italy
Height1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
Figure skating career
Country Italy
Retired1972
Medal record
Representing  Italy
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1972 GothenburgSingles
Bronze medal – third place1971 ZürichSingles

In several years, the ISU Junior Grand Prix event held in Italy has been named the Trofeo Rita Trapanese (Rita Trapanese Trophy) in her honor.

Competitive highlights
International
Event 64–65 65–66 66–67 67–68 68–69 69–70 70–71 71–72
Winter Olympics25th7th
World Champ.13th13th8th5th
European Champ.18th15th18th8th4th3rd2nd
Richmond Trophy3rd1st
Prague Skate7th
National
Italian Champ.1st1st1st1st1st1st1st1st

References
    • Rita Trapanese at Olympedia
    • "ISU Official Results: European Figure Skating Championships" (PDF).
    • Sports-reference profile


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