Alessandra Caprina Mancini

left, spring 2000

Vital Statistics:

Nickname:  Allie or Als by those close to her
Birthdate:  January 2, 1980
Birthplace:  Naples, Italy
Hair: Black
Eyes:  Black
Height:  5'4"
Weight/Build:  98 lbs.
Parents:  Gustavo & Sofia Mancini
Siblings:  Gualtier Mancini (deceased)
Roommate: Caprice, her Irish setter, she has her own apartment
Relatives at KMAS: None

Skating Statistics:

Discipline: Pairs
Partner: Dante Perucci
Coach: Amadeo DiPilato
Competitive History:  1999 Skate America Champions, 1999 World Bronze Medallists, 1998 Olympics 4^th, 1995-97, 1999- Italian Champions
Competitions/Assignments this Season: Skate America, Trophee Lalique, Cup of Russia

Short Program: “Adagio” by Albinoni
Long Program: “Dangerous Beauty” soundtrack
Exhibition: “Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?” by Bryan Adams  

Biography/Personality:

Alessandra began skating as soon as she could walk.  At the age of eight she had excellent edging and a lyrical quality so uncommon to her age.  She was a strong single skater and still is but she preferred to share the ice with someone else.  She soon began skating with her brother Gualtier Mancini.  The two climbed the ranks in novice and junior for two years showing huge promise until Gualtier was killed.  For a year Alessandra did not skate or go near the ice.  Her parents held auditions and young men from all over Italy came but none came close to Dante Perucci.  Dante and Alessandra have been skating together for eight years now.

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