Erika Fasana
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| Country represented |  Italy | |||||||||||||||||
| Born | 17 February 1996 Como, Italy | |||||||||||||||||
| Height | 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 50 kg (110 lb) | |||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Women's artistic gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||
| Level | Senior International Elite | |||||||||||||||||
| Club | Brixia Gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||
| Head coach(es) | Laura Rizzoli and Enrico Casella | |||||||||||||||||
| Music | Grieg's Piano (2008-2012) Master of puppets-Metallica (2013) | |||||||||||||||||
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Erika Fasana (born 17 February 1996) is an Italian artistic gymnast. She competed for her country at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Junior career
2010
In March, Fasana competed at the City of Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy. She placed third in the all around competition with a score of 56.050.[1]
At the end of April, Fasana competed at the European Championships in Birmingham, United Kingdom. She contributed an all around score of 54.325 toward the Italian team's third-place finish and individually she placed fifth in the all around final with a score of 52.925. In event finals, she placed third on vault scoring 13.912, eighth on uneven bars scoring 11.575, and fifth on floor scoring 13.675.[2]
2011
In July, Fasana competed at the European Youth Summer Olympic Festival in Trabzon, Turkey. She contributed an all around score of 55.300 toward the Italian team's first-place finish[3][4] and individually she placed second in the all around final with a score of 55.450.[5] In event finals, she placed third on vault scoring 14.088,[6] third on uneven bars scoring 13.450,[7] and second on floor scoring 13.525.[8]
Senior career
2012
In January, Fasana competed at the London Prepares series in London, United Kingdom. She contributed an all around score of 56.016 toward the Italian team's first-place finish which meant that they qualified a full team for the Olympics. In event finals, Fasana placed sixth on vault with a score of 13.708.[9]
In May, Fasana competed at the European Championships in Brussels, Belgium. She contributed an all around score of 56.799 toward the Italian team's third-place finish. In event finals, she placed seventh on vault with a score of 14.003.[10] Fasana said, "The main reason for our medal was the team, first of all. We support each other and were determined to do our best. We were sure that, even if we have to do our routine alone, we always have strong support from all the team, juniors, seniors and all the coaches."[11]
London Olympics
At the end of July, Fasana competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom. In qualifications, she placed thirtieth all around with a score of 53.965. In the team final, Fasana contributed scores of 13.733 on vault, 13.600 on uneven bars, and 14.233 floor toward the Italian team's seventh-place finish.[12]
2015
Fasana competed at the American Cup in March 2015, winning the bronze.
References
- ^ Turner, Amanda (27 March 2010). "Raisman, Grishina Score Victories in Jesolo". Jesolo, Italy: International Gymnast Magazine Online. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "28th European Artistic Gymnastics Championships Results Book" (PDF). Birmingham, United Kingdom: European Union of Gymnastics. 2 May 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Trabzon 2011 Women's Gymnastics Team Results" (PDF). Trabzon, Turkey. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Trabzon 2011 Women's Gymnastics Team Competition Individual Results" (PDF). Trabzon, Turkey. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Trabzon 2011 Women's Gymnastics All Around Final Results" (PDF). Trabzon, Turkey. 28 July 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Trabzon 2011 Women's Gymnastics Vault Final Results" (PDF). Trabzon, Turkey. 29 July 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Trabzon 2011 Women's Gymnastics Uneven Bars Final Results" (PDF). Trabzon, Turkey. 29 July 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "Trabzon 2011 Women's Gymnastics Floor Final Results" (PDF). Trabzon, Turkey. 29 July 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ http://fig.lx2.sportcentric.com/events/5240#
- ^ "Women's Artistic Gymnastics European Championships Results Book" (PDF). Brussels, Belgium: European Union of Gymnastics. 13 May 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ Crumlish, John (5 June 2012). "Italy's Fasana Faces Olympic Challenge With Confidence". International Gymnast Magazine Online. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ "London 2012 Gymnastics Artistic Results Book" (PDF). London, United Kingdom: Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
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