Claudio Rinaldi (speed skater)

Claudio Rinaldi (born November 29, 1987, in Bormio) is an Italian short track speed skater.

Claudio Rinaldi
Personal information
Born (1987-11-29) November 29, 1987 (age 36)
Bormio, Italy
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight157 lb (71 kg)
Sport
Country Italy
SportShort track speed skating
Achievements and titles
World finals1
Highest world ranking18 (1000m)

Rinaldi competed at the 2010 Winter Olympics for Italy. He was a member of the 5000 metre relay team, which was disqualified in its semifinal.[1]

As of 2013, Rinaldi's best performance at the World Championships is 5th, as a member of the Italian 5000 metre relay team in 2009 and 2010. His best individual finish is 20th, in the 1000 metres in 2008. He has also won three gold medals as a member of the Italian relay team at the European Short Track Speed Skating Championships.[2]

As of 2013, Rinaldi has one ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup podium finish, a bronze medal as part of the 5000 metre relay team in 2007–08 at Torino. His top World Cup ranking is 18th, in the 1000 metres in 2008–09.[2]

World Cup Podiums

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Date Season Location Rank Event
2 December 2007 2007–08 Torino   5000m Relay

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Claudio Rinaldi". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
  2. ^ a b c "ISU Biography".[dead link]