TOP 20 HOTTEST MALE ROWING ATHLETES OF 2013

From: Megan Kalmoe

12. 

Mario Paonessa  - ITA M4-

A perennial favorite, Mario returned to the Italian Men’s Four this year in the three seat. After a bronze medal at the third World Cup in Lucerne, raced in an exciting final at the World Championships just missing out on the medals in fourth place.  Selected by World Rowing as a “Rising Star” in June 2013, Mario has no shortage of charm or manners and was a perfect gentleman when I met him this year in Chungju.  Ciao!