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Vanessa Ferrari

Born
Nov 10, 1990age 35
height
4'10" (or 147 cm)
body type
Athletic
nationality
Italian

Career

Active 2006 – present

Biography

About Vanessa Ferrari

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Vanessa Ferrari was born on 10 November 1990 in Orzinuovi, Brescia, Italy. She became the 2006 World All-Around Champion at just 15 years old. Ferrari competed for Italy at the 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 Summer Olympics, winning a silver medal on floor exercise in 2020. That medal made her the first Italian to claim an individual Olympic medal in Women's Artistic Gymnastics, and the first for the Italian women's team since 1928. She is a five-time World medallist and eight-time European medallist, making her the most decorated Italian gymnast of all time. At 4'10" and 99 lbs, with an athletic build, black hair, and brown eyes, she has been active in the sport since 2006. She now connects with fans on Instagram, where she shares her journey.

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Personal

Years Active
2006-present (started around 15 years old; 20 years active)
Birthplace
Orzinuovi, Brescia, Italy
Ethnicity
Caucasian

Body

Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
99 lbs (or 45 kg)

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331k (as of May 2026)

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Frequently asked

What makes Vanessa Ferrari's 2020 Olympic silver medal historic?

She became the first Italian to win an individual Olympic medal in Women's Artistic Gymnastics, and the first Italian women's team medallist since 1928.

How many World and European medals has she won?

Ferrari has earned five World medals and eight European medals, making her the most decorated Italian gymnast of all time.

How old was she when she won the World All-Around title?

She was about 15 years old when she won the 2006 World All-Around Championship.

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