Francesca Benolli

Francesca Benolli (born 26 August 1989 in Trieste) is an Italian artistic gymnast who competed at her first international competition in 2003.

In 2005, Benolli became age eligible for Senior competition and made an immediate impact, winning the 2005 European Vault title at just fifteen as well as respectable fifth-place finishes in both the All Around and Floor exercise finals.

She came back in 2007 and was a member of the Italian team which placed in the top 12 at the World Championships, qualifying them to the 2008 Olympics.

In 2008, Benolli won a bronze medal on vault at Europeans and was a member of the Italian team in Beijing.

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