Rita Trapanese
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Female |
| Full name | Rita Anna Angela•Trapanese |
| Used name | Rita•Trapanese |
| Born | 8 May 1951 in Milano, Milano (ITA) |
| Died | 10 August 2000 in Gattatico, Reggio Emilia (ITA) |
| Measurements | 155 cm / 50 kg |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Rita Trapanese competed at two Olympic Winter Games, four World Championships, and seven European Championships. She competed at the World between 1967-17, improving from 13th in 1967 and 1969, to eighth in 1970 and fifth in 1971. At the Europeans Trapenese also improved almost every year, placing 18th in 1966 and 1968, 15th in 1967, but improving to 4th in 1970, 3rd in 1971, and 2nd in 1972. Trapenese died in a car accident alongside her husband.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Winter Olympics | Figure Skating (Skating) | ITA |
Rita Trapanese | |||
| Singles, Women (Olympic) | 25 | |||||
| 1972 Winter Olympics | Figure Skating (Skating) | ITA |
Rita Trapanese | |||
| Singles, Women (Olympic) | 7 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the European Figure Skating Championships (0–1–1 1971 Zürich bronze: singles; 1972 Göteborg silver: singles)
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Died in a car accident.)