Background
A former gymnast and graduate in Sport Science and Sport Management, Pampinella is also a SUP Race coach and brings a highly technical, performance-focused approach to his racing. He has represented Italy internationally, winning bronze at the 2022 European Championships, while also claiming the 2023 Molokai 2 Oahu Unlimited U29 title, becoming the first Italian to compete in the iconic Hawaiian ocean crossing.
He also remains active across the ICF and European SUP circuits, with recent podium performances at the 2026 ICF SUP World Cup in Torbay, where he took bronze in both the men’s technical and distance races.