Anthony Lobello

Other sports

He played football for the University of Northern Michigan in the United States of America. (anthonylobello.com, 07 May 2012)

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.

Sporting philosophy / motto	"Shut up and do it." (Athlete, 10 Feb 2013)
Memorable sporting achievement	Making his World Cup debut for Italy in 2012 in Calgary, AB, Canada. (Athlete, 10 Feb 2013)
Other information	RETIREMENT He retired from competition in 2014 and began serving as his wife's coach in the sport. (lastampa.it, 18 Jul 2020) FROM THE UNITED STATES TO ITALY He began competing for Italy in 2012 having previously represented the United States of America, including at the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin. He has dual citizenship due to his grandfather, who was from Italy. "I never looked into engaging my birthright [to represent Italy], 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)

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Famous relatives

His wife Arianna Fontana was part of the Italian short track team that won bronze in the 3000m relay at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. (lastampa.it, 18 Jul 2020; yourmag.it, 03 Feb 2015)