Arthur Zanetti

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Arthur Zanetti's list of achievements is remarkable for its focus on the rings, where he stood atop the podium at the Olympics and World Championships. His 2012 Olympic gold was a historic first for Brazil and Latin America, breaking a barrier that had existed since gymnastics entered the Olympics. His world title in 2013 confirmed his dominance, and his two Pan American titles in 2014 and 2022 show his longevity. He is celebrated as a pioneer who inspired a new generation of gymnasts in South America.

AwardsArthur Zanetti won the Olympic gold medal on the still rings in 2012, becoming the first Brazilian and Latin American gymnast to win an Olympic medal. He also claimed the world title in 2013 and multiple Pan American Championships, establishing himself as one of the greatest rings specialists of his era.

Records & Feats

First Brazilian gymnast to win an Olympic medal

Historic First·2012

Won gold on the rings at the 2012 London Olympics, the first Olympic medal for Brazil in gymnastics.

First Latin American gymnast to win an Olympic medal

Historic First·2012

His 2012 gold made him the first gymnast from Latin America to win an Olympic medal.