| Gabriella Carrel | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Italy |
| Born | 30 July 1966 Aosta, Italy |
| World Cup career | |
| Seasons | 3 – (1987–1989) |
| Indiv. podiums | 0 |
| Team podiums | 0 |
| Indiv. starts | 4 |
| Team starts | 1 |
| Overall titles | 0 |
Gabriella Carrel (born 30 July 1966) is an Italian cross-country skier.
Carrel was born in Aosta. Competing in the 1988 Winter Olympics at Calgary, she finished 42nd in the women's 5 km event.
All results are sourced from the International Ski Federation (FIS). [1]
| Year | Age | 5 km | 10 km | 20 km | 4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 21 | 42 | — | — | — |
| Year | Age | 10 km classical | 10 km freestyle | 15 km | 30 km | 4 × 5 km relay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 22 | 22 | — | — | 26 | 6 |
| Season | Age | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 20 | NC |
| 1988 | 21 | NC |
| 1989 | 22 | NC |
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