Paolo Bacchini
Bacchini in 2005
Born (1985-08-16) 16 August 1985
Milan, Italy
Height1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Figure skating career
CountryItaly
CoachPeter Grütter
Skating clubGruppo Sportivo Fiamme Oro[1]
Began skating1994

Paolo Bacchini (born 16 August 1985) is an Italian former competitive figure skater. He is the 2007 and 2012 Merano Cup champion, 2008 Triglav Trophy champion, and a twelve-time Italian national medalist (2002–2013).

Bacchini represented Italy at the 2010 Winter Olympics where he placed 20th in the men's event. In 2011, Bacchini joined Fiamme Oro, the sports category of the Italian police.[2]

He is coached by Peter Grütter and his choreographers have included Raffaella Cazzaniga, Corrado Giordani, Salomé Brunner, and Stéphane Lambiel.[3]

Programs

Season Short program Free skating
2012–2013
[4][5]
  • Pinocchio (musical)
  • Barber of Seville
    by Gioachino Rossini
2011–2012
[6]
  • Pinocchio
    (musical)
2010–2011
[7]
2007–2008
[8]
  • Nothing Else Matters
    by Metallica
    performed by Apocalyptica
  • Passion of Christ
    by John Debney
2005–2006
[9]
  • Nothing Else Matters
    by Metallica
  • Romeo and Juliet
2004–2005
[10]
  • Shine On You Crazy Diamond
    by Pink Floyd
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
    by Klaus Badelt
2001–2002
[11]
  • Conan the Barbarian
    by Basil Poledouris

Results

GP: Grand Prix; JGP: Junior Grand Prix

International[12]
Event 01–02 02–03 03–04 04–05 05–06 06–07 07–08 08–09 09–10 10–11 11–12 12–13 13–14
Olympics20th
Worlds21st27th
Europeans25th19th16th12th16th24th
GP Skate Canada12th
Finlandia9th8th9th
Nebelhorn13th
Ondrej Nepela2nd
Challenge Cup7th
Crystal Skate3rd
Cup of Nice7th12th
Golden Spin5th4th
Merano Cup2nd1st2nd2nd2nd2nd1st3rd
NRW Trophy7th
Triglav Trophy3rd1st
Universiade10th6th7th18th
International: Junior[12]
Junior Worlds21st19th
JGP Italy11th
JGP Mexico6th
JGP Netherlands13th
JGP Poland11th
JGP Romania6th
JGP Serbia10th
JGP Ukraine8th
Gardena2nd
EYOF4th
National[12]
Italian Champ.3rd2nd2nd2nd2nd3rd3rd2nd2nd2nd2nd2nd3rd
WD = Withdrew

References

  1. ↑ "Fiamme Oro discipline sportive - Pattinaggio di figura" (in Italian). poliziadistato.it. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "An interview with Paolo Bacchini: a new season and a new long program". ArtOnIce.it. 24 September 2011. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  3. ↑ Castellaro, Barbara; Torchio, Chiara (20 August 2012). "Paolo Bacchini: a look back to 2011/12 and new goals for 2012/13". ArtOnIce.it. Retrieved 25 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "Paolo BACCHINI: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012.
  5. ↑ "Paolo BACCHINI: 2012/2013". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012.
  6. ↑ "Paolo BACCHINI: 2011/2012". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012.
  7. ↑ "Paolo BACCHINI: 2010/2011". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on August 16, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Paolo BACCHINI: 2007/2008". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 7 June 2008.
  9. ↑ "Paolo BACCHINI: 2005/2006". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 22 May 2006.
  10. ↑ "Paolo BACCHINI: 2004/2005". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 6 February 2005.
  11. ↑ "Paolo BACCHINI: 2001/2002". International Skating Union. Archived from the original on 2 June 2002.
  12. 1 2 3 "Competition Results: Paolo BACCHINI". International Skating Union.
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