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| AGRESTA Renzo |
| NOC |
Brazil
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| Gender | Men |
| Born |
27 Jun 1985
in São Paulo, BRA
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| Height | 1.81 m |
| Weight | 80 kg |
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Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Army, Manager |
| Languages |
English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Higher education |
Business Administration - John Cabot University: Rome, ITA |
Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began fencing at age 12 at the Paulistano club in Brazil. |
| Why this sport? |
He played hockey and tennis until a friend persuaded him to switch to fencing. |
| Handedness |
Right |
General Interest |
| Hobbies |
Travel. (cob.org.br, 01 Aug 2016) |
| Memorable sporting achievement |
Being part of the opening ceremony at the 2007 Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (sul21.com.br, 28 Dec 2014) |
| Hero / Idol |
Brazilian tennis player Gustavo Kuerten. (cob.org.br, 01 Aug 2016) |
| Injuries |
He suffered bruising on his right foot at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. (surtoolimpico.com.br, 19 Jun 2012) |
| Sporting philosophy / motto |
"The more I train, the luckier I get." (cob.org.br, 01 Aug 2016) |
| Awards and honours |
He has been named Fencer of the Year by the Brazilian Olympic Committee [COB] on eight occasions. (renzoagresta.com.br, 09 Aug 2016) |
| Other information |
RETIREMENT
In 2017 he announced his retirement from the sport via social media. "I believed I have helped the sport to gain more visibility, not only with my results but with my attitude. I hope to stay involved with sport, and I will keep supporting the Brazilian national team in the coming years." (Facebook profile, 29 May 2017)
ITALIAN INSTRUCTION
He moved to Rome, Italy, in order to prepare for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (esportealternativo.com.br, 07 Jan 2016; ig.com.br, 04 Jul 2012) |
| Pan American Championships |
| 2016 |
1 |
Individual Sabre |
Panama, Panama |
| 2015 |
3 |
Individual Sabre |
Santiago, Chile |
| 2015 |
Final 5-6 |
Team Sabre |
Santiago, Chile |
| 2014 |
3 |
Individual Sabre |
San José, Costa Rica |
| 2013 |
1 |
Individual Sabre |
Cartagena, Colombia |
| 2013 |
8 |
Team Sabre |
Cartagena, Colombia |
| 2012 |
5 |
Individual Sabre |
Cancún, Mexico |
| 2011 |
3 |
Individual Sabre |
Reno, NV, United States |
| 2011 |
6 |
Team Sabre |
Reno, NV, United States |
| 2010 |
4 |
Team Sabre |
San José, Costa Rica |
| 2010 |
5 |
Individual Sabre |
, |
| 2007 |
8 |
Individual Sabre |
Montreal, Canada |
| 2006 |
6 |
Individual Sabre |
Valencia, Venezuela |
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