Paolo Bacchini (born 16 August 1985) is an Italian former competitive figure skater. He is the 2007 and 2012 Merano Cup champion, 2008 Triglav Trophy champion, and a twelve-time Italian national medalist (2002–2013).
Bacchini represented Italy at the 2010 Winter Olympics where he placed 20th in the men's event. In 2011, Bacchini joined Fiamme Oro, the sports category of the Italian police.
He is coached by Peter Grütter and his choreographers have included Raffaella Cazzaniga, Corrado Giordani, Salomé Brunner, and Stéphane Lambiel.
Programs Season Short program Free skating 2012–2013 Pinocchio (musical)
La Strada by Nino Rota Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini 2011–2012 Pinocchio (musical) 2010–2011 Cirque du Soleil 2007–2008 Nothing Else Matters by Metallica performed by Apocalyptica Passion of Christ by John Debney 2005–2006 Nothing Else Matters by Metallica Romeo and Juliet 2004–2005 Shine On You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd Pirates of the Caribbean by Klaus Badelt 2001–2002 Conan the Barbarian by Basil Poledouris Prince Igor by Alexander Borodin
Results GP: Grand Prix; JGP: Junior Grand Prix
International Event 03–04 04–05 05–06 06–07 07–08 08–09 09–10 10–11 11–12 12–13 13–14 Olympics 20th Worlds 21st 27th Europeans 25th 19th 16th 12th 16th 24th Skate Canada 12th Finlandia 9th 8th 9th Nebelhorn 13th Ondrej Nepela 2nd Challenge Cup 7th Crystal Skate 3rd Cup of Nice 7th 12th Golden Spin 5th 4th Merano Cup 2nd 1st 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 1st 3rd NRW Trophy 7th Triglav Trophy 3rd 1st Universiade 10th 6th 7th 18th International: Junior Junior Worlds 21st 19th Italy 11th Mexico 6th Netherlands 13th Poland 11th Romania 6th Serbia 10th Ukraine 8th Gardena 2nd EYOF 4th National Italian Champ. 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd 3rd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 2nd 3rd WD = Withdrew
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