Sophia Raffaelli he dedicated the victory of these Olympics above all to her, who has been his coach for ten months: “She managed to make me grow even more in this last year” declared the gymnast. A great job that ended with the satisfaction of a medal.
But who is he? Claudia Mancinelli and why was it so popular on social media?
Mancinelli in 2023, 10 months before the Olympics, took over from the historic Julieta Cantaluppi becoming the coach of Milena Baldassarri. The former gymnast from Fabriano and actress in Italian films (including Un Posto al Sole) was striking for her determination.
Her confident manner in approaching the judges during the Raffaeli individual all-around final to complain about an incorrect evaluation of her gymnast’s exercises enthralled the social audience.
But also the enthusiasm and support while waiting for the score to be assigned and then the joy for the medal. The emotional embrace tells of an intense journey of sacrifices and satisfactions.
Sofia Raffaeli and her coach Claudia Mancinelli celebrate after winning the bronze medal in the individual All-Around final of the rhythmic gymnastics competitions at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (Ansa)
Her story is not only made of sports, but also of experiences in the world of entertainment. In the cinema she was part of the cast of “Cenere” and “Fratelli Unici”, in “Emmanuel” she was entrusted with the leading role. Then the TV series “Un posto al sole”, “Che Dio c’aiuti” and “Non smettere di sognare”.