| Elena Amato | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  Italy |
| Born | 5 November 1983 Como, Italy |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Discipline | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Level | International Elite |
| Club | Ginnastica Comense 1872 |
| Head coach(es) | Emanuela Maccarani |
| Retired | yes |
Elena Amato (born 5 November 1983) is a retired Italian rhythmic gymnast. [1]
Elena started her sport career at Ginnastica Comense 1872. [2] Her biggest achievement was competing at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney as a member of the Italian group. [3] There along Eva D'Amore, Silvia Gregorini, Noemi Iezzi, Roberta Lucentini and Arianna Rusca placed 8th in preliminaries and 6th in the final. [4]
After her retirement she works as head coach for Ginnastica Loano. [5]
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