Gianni Iapichino (born March 2, 1969)[1] is an Italian athletics coach and former pole vaulter, long jumper and heptathlete.

Gianni Iapichino
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1969-03-02) March 2, 1969 (age 55)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.[citation needed]
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly Italy
SportAthletics
EventPole vault
ClubASSI Giglio Rosso
G.S. Fiamme Oro
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • Pole vault outdoor: 5.70 m (1994)
  • Pole vault outdoor: 5.60 m (1992)
  • Long jump outdoor: 7.95 m (1993)
  • Heptathlon indoor: 5866 pts (1996)
Medal record
European Cup
Silver medal – second place 1991 Frankfurt Pole vault

Biography

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From 1994 to 2011, he was married to world champion long jumper Fiona May,[2] with whom he had two daughters, Larissa and Anastasia. He lives in Florence and manages his daughter Larissa at professional level via their company JUMP. Since 16 June 2021, he has also been training her, taking over from Gianni Cecconi.[3]

National titles

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Gianni Iapichino has won 7 times the individual national championship.[4][5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Gianni Iapichino at World Athletics".
  2. ^ "Fiona May si separa dal marito Gianni Iachipino" (in Italian). gossipfacile.it. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Larissa Iapichino sarà allenata dal papà Gianni" (in Italian). fidal.it. 17 June 2021. Retrieved 17 June 2021.
  4. ^ ""CAMPIONATI "ASSOLUTI" ITALIANI SUL PODIO TRICOLORE – 1906 2012" (PDF). sportolimpico.it. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
  5. ^ "ITALIAN INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS". gbrathletics.com. Retrieved 6 November 2012.
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