| Vanessa Sauzede | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  France |
| Born | 19 April 1983 Vincennes,France |
| Height | 163 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 47 kg (104 lb) |
| Discipline | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Level | International Elite |
| Years on national team | 2000-? |
Laetitia Mancieri (born 19 April 1983) is a French rhythmic gymnast. She represented France at the Olympic Games in 2000.
In 2000 Mancieri was selected as a member of the French group to compete at the Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia. They scored 37.900 points in the qualifying round with teammates Anna-Sofie Doyen, Anne-Laure Klein, Anna-Sophie Lavoine, Magalie Poisson and Vanessa Sauzede. They finished in ninth place after qualification, not managing to reach the final. [1]
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