Highlights
- Manila Esposito helped secure Italy’s first Olympic medal in women’s gymnastics team event in 96 years at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- She is the 2024 European all-around, balance beam, and floor exercise champion, showcasing her versatility and skill in multiple events.
- Her parents, Margherita Amarante and Luciano Esposito are her biggest supporter.
In a historic moment for Italian gymnastics, 18-year-old Manila Esposito has helped secure the country’s first Olympic medal in the women’s gymnastics team event in 96 years.
The silver medal-winning performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics marks a new chapter in Italy’s sporting history, with Esposito playing a crucial role in this groundbreaking achievement.
Born on November 2, 2006, in Boscotrecase, Naples, Esposito arrived in Paris as the youngest athlete in the Italian delegation.
Her journey to Olympic glory has been remarkable, considering she only began gymnastics training a decade ago.
Key Achievements
- 2024 Olympic Games: Silver medal in team event
- 2024 European Championships: Gold medals in all-around, balance beam, and floor exercise
- 2023 European Championships: Silver medal in team event and balance beam
Credit Goes To Mother
Esposito’s road to success began at the tender age of four when her mother, Margherita Amarante, noticed her daughter’s exceptional body control.
Initially starting with classical dance, Manila quickly transitioned to gymnastics at five, finding her true calling.
“I couldn’t stand the pointe shoes,” Esposito recalls of her brief dance career.
The young gymnast’s rigorous training regimen began at seven, with daily morning and afternoon sessions.
This discipline has shaped both her physical prowess and mental fortitude, essential qualities in the high-pressure world of elite gymnastics.
Despite her intense training, Esposito maintains a balanced approach to diet and competition.
“I eat everything, and if I feel heavy, I adjust without making sacrifices. I’m a sweet tooth, and I can’t say no to chocolate,” she confesses.
This attitude reflects her grounded personality, shaped by strong family values.
Family Ties Of The Gymnast
Esposito’s parents, Margherita Amarante and Luciano Esposito have supported her throughout her journey.
Married since May 1, 2006, they reside in Torre Civitavecchia with Manila and her two younger brothers, Raffaele and Alfonso.
Margherita’s nurturing approach to parenting has been widely admired. It emphasizes love, support, and building self-worth.
“Hold your babies until you can no longer feel your arms. Let them sleep in the bed until they are no longer afraid of the dark. Kiss them tons of kisses. Tell them how beautiful and good they are with every little challenge they win. They will grow strong and filled with love. So that he doesn’t need to beg for it from anyone since he has never lacked it. These are not vices. They will know their value, because the tireless embrace of your arms has taught them love.”
Esposito’s future looks bright as she continues to make waves in the gymnastics world.
With her recent Olympic success and multiple European titles, Manila Esposito has firmly established herself as a rising star in international gymnastics.
Just So You Know
- Esposito grew up in Civitavecchia, near Rome, but remains deeply attached to her homeland of Campania in southern Italy.
- Besides her athletic goals, Manila dreams of becoming a mother, highlighting the importance of family values in her life.
- She trains at the prestigious Accademia Internazionale di Brescia, which has played a crucial role in her development as an elite gymnast.
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