Anthony Lobello

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Reason for choosing this sport	When he was younger he was a keen inline skater. Following a meeting with Olympic gold medallist Derek Parra, he made the transition from inline to ice so he could represent the US at the Olympic Winter Games.
When and where did you begin this sport?	He began skating in 2002 in Marquette, MI, United States.
Name of coach	Kenan Gouadec [national], CAN

Other information	FROM THE UNITED STATES TO ITALY He began competing for Italy in 2012, having represented the United States up until that point. He has dual citizenship due to his grandfather, who came from Italy. "I never looked into engaging my birthright, but I knew it existed. I never took it on as something I really wanted to do. But I met a girl, saw a different course for my life and took a chance." (anthonylobello.com, 07 May 2012) FIRST He competed in short track for the United States at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin. Having been selected to represent Italy at the 2014 Games in Sochi, he became the first athlete to have competed at an Olympic Winter Games for the US, and then a different nation at a later Games. (nbcsports.com, 02 Feb 2014)
Famous relatives	His wife Arianna Fontana was part of the Italian short track team that claimed bronze in the 3000m relay at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. (yourmag.it, 03 Feb 2015)
Other sports	He played soccer for the University of Northern Michigan in the United States. (anthonylobello.com, 07 May 2012)
Memorable sporting achievement	Making his World Cup debut for Italy in 2012 in Calgary, AB, Canada. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2013)
Sporting philosophy / motto	"Shut up and do it." (Athlete, 10 Feb 2013)