Isabella Pajardi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Isabella Pajardi |
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Pajardi and Caruso at the 2008 NHK Trophy.
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| Full name | Isabella Pajardi |
| Country represented | Italy |
| Born | 24 January 1989 Milan |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Former partner | Stefano Caruso |
| Former coach | Valter Rizzo, Brunilde Bianchi, Luca Mantovani |
| Former choreographer | Nikolai Morozov, Michela Boschetto, S. Atti |
| Skating club | Olympic Dream Ice School |
| Began skating | 1993 |
Isabella Pajardi (born January 24, 1989) is a former ice dancer from Italy. She started skating when she was just four years old. At first, she was a single skater, but in 2000, she began ice dancing.
Isabella teamed up with Stefano Caruso to form an ice dancing pair. Together, they achieved great success. They became the Italian junior national champions in 2008. That same year, they competed at the World Junior Championships and finished in 9th place.
Isabella's Skating Journey
Isabella Pajardi began her journey on the ice at a very young age. She loved skating and worked hard to improve her skills. When she was 11, she decided to try ice dancing. This type of skating involves two partners performing together. They glide across the ice in a dance-like way.
Her partnership with Stefano Caruso was very important for her career. They trained together for many years. Their hard work helped them become one of Italy's top junior ice dancing teams.
Major Achievements with Stefano Caruso
Isabella and Stefano had several notable achievements during their time together. They competed in many international events. These events included the Junior Grand Prix series.
In the 2007–2008 season, they had a fantastic year. They won a gold medal at the Junior Grand Prix event in Bulgaria. They also earned a bronze medal at the Junior Grand Prix in Austria. These wins helped them qualify for the Junior Grand Prix Final, where they placed 7th.
Their biggest junior success was winning the Italian Junior National Championships in 2008. This made them the best junior ice dancing team in Italy. They also showed their talent on the world stage. They finished 9th at the 2008 World Junior Championships.
As they moved to the senior level, they continued to compete. They placed 16th at the European Championships in 2009. They also competed in the Grand Prix series. For example, they finished 10th at the NHK Trophy in 2008. Isabella Pajardi retired from competitive skating after the 2009–2010 season.
