| Matteo Angioletti | |
|---|---|
| Country represented |  Italy |
| Born | 8 November 1980 Monza, Italy |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
| Level | Senior International Elite |
| Years on national team | 2012 |
| Club | Ginnastica Meda |
Matteo Angioletti (born 8 November 1980) is an Italian male artistic gymnast and part of the national team. He participated at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Olympics. [1] [2]
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