Eric Fantazzini (born 27 April 1996) is an Italian bobsledder. He represented Italy in the 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics._
Career Fantazzini participated in artistic gymnastics as a child, and later played football in under-11s. In high school, he participated in track and field in the hammer throw.
Fantazzini began competing in bobsleigh in 2020 as a push athlete. In 2023, Fantazzini earned a silver medal in a Bobsleigh World Cup event at Yanqing pushing for the team of Patrick Baumgartner, marking the first time since 2011 that an Italian sled had earned a medal in World Cup competition. In 2025, the team earned a bronze medal in World Cup competition at Innsbruck.
Fantazzini represented Italy at both the 2022 and 2026 Winter Olympics in four-man, pushing for the team of Patrick Baumgartner in both. In 2022, the team placed 15th. In 2026, the team placed 5th.
Personal life Fantazzini was born in Pavia. When he was 14, his family moved to Sicily. He has since moved to Tuscany, and currently resides in Peccioli.
Bobsleigh results All results are sourced from the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF).
Olympic Games Event Four-man 2022 Beijing 15th 2026 Milano Cortina 5th
World Championships Event Two-man Four-man 2021 Altenberg 18th 15th 2023 St. Moritz 10th 10th 2024 Winterberg — 7th 2025 Lake Placid — 11th
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