Cecilia Pampinella
Career
Active 2018 – present
Biography
About Cecilia Pampinella
Blonde and athletic, Cecilia Pampinella is a 19-year-old Italian professional stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) athlete. Born in 2006 in Civitavecchia, Lazio, she has been active in the sport since 2018, when she was just 12 years old. She took up SUP inspired by her brother Tommaso, quickly shifting from beach volleyball to focus on paddling. Her rise has been rapid; she is now a multiple-time World Champion, with at least six titles across ISA and ICF competitions, spanning both junior and open categories. In 2022, she won gold in sprint, technical, and distance at the ISA World Championships, and she has continued to dominate junior events while also racking up wins in elite women's races. Recent victories include tech races in the European SUP League in 2026. Known for her strength and versatility, she excels in sprint, technical, and distance events, though she prefers longer downwind racing. She often trains solo along the coast near Rome and has been part of the prestigious Starboard Dream Team since around 2024. She competes for the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation.
Beyond paddling, Cecilia is a military athlete in the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force). She belongs to its sports group and officially joined in June 2025, taking the oath of loyalty at the Centro Sportivo Aeronautica Militare in Vigna di Valle. Her rank is often listed as Av. Sc. (Aviere Scelto, or Selected Airman). She represents the Air Force in competitions and frequently acknowledges their support in her posts and race results. Her Instagram following is around 8,000.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2018-present (started around 12 years old; 8 years active)
- Birthplace
- Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 8k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How old was Cecilia when she started paddleboarding?
She began SUP in 2018 at age 12, which means she has been active for about 8 years.
What is her connection to the Italian Air Force?
She is an athlete in the Aeronautica Militare's sports group, officially joining in June 2025 and taking the oath at the Centro Sportivo Aeronautica Militare.
What are her athletic specialties?
She competes in sprint, technical, and distance events, with a preference for longer downwind racing, and has won world titles in all three.
Did you know
- Cecilia switched from beach volleyball to SUP in 2018, inspired by her brother Tommaso.
- She has been part of the Starboard Dream Team since around 2024.
- Her military rank, Aviere Scelto, is often listed in her profiles.
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