Marika Zanforlin

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Marika Zanforlin
Full nameMarika Zanforlin
Born (1983-06-21) 21 June 1983 (age 40)
Rovigo
Height1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Figure skating career
CountryFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Partner Federico Degli Esposti
CoachMaria R. Zenobi
Edoardo De Bernadis
Oleg Vasiliev
Skating clubPolisportiva Pontevicchio

Marika Zanforlin (born 21 June 1983 in Rovigo) is an Italian pairs figure skater and roller skater. With partner Federico Degli Esposti, she is the 2003-2006 World Roller Skating Pair Champion. They started competing together in roller skating in 1996. [1] They switched to figure skating in June 2007. [1] They are the 2008 & 2009 Italian silver medalists.

Figure skating competitive highlights

(with Degli Esposti)

Event2007–20082008–20092009–2010
European Championships 10th13th
Italian Championships 2nd2nd3rd
Coupe de Nice 4th6th
Nebelhorn Trophy 11th
Golden Spin of Zagreb 5th

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References

  1. 1 2 Mittan, Barry (October 12, 2008). "Champion Roller Skaters Switch to the Ice". SkateToday.