Federico Marra, 30 years old, born in Lecce, is one of the most appreciated athletes in the Italian panorama of CrossFit® and a leading figure in the sector. Coach at the CrossFit® Mola di Bari box, where he helped thousands of people improve their performance, Federico recently decided to embark on a new chapter in his life.
His story, made of passion, determination and desire to get involved, is a constant source of inspiration for anyone who follows him, both on and off the field.
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The Beginnings and Passion for CrossFit®
Federico approaches CrossFit® in 2015, discovering a discipline that captures him right away. The call of the challenge, of the constant search for physical and mental improvement pushes him to make this passion a real profession. In 2018, he becomes a coach, deciding to pass on to others everything he had learned and perfected over the years.
Federico's favorite workout? The very famous DT Benchmark. A workout that mixes force and resistance in a devastating way, just how he likes it: hard work, but with concrete results.
His motto is, in fact, a clear reflection of his mentality: “Always hold strong.” With this philosophy, Federico has faced every challenge in his career.
Successes and Important Milestones
Marra is not just a a well-regarded coach, but also a renowned elite athlete. Before joining Team DMNTR, he participated in his first international competition in 2021 at the German Throwdown, where he reached the final and a fantastic eighth place overall.
In 2022, another major milestone was achieved at French Throwdown, where he stood out in the elite category. These results pushed him to improve more and more, until he entered the Team DMNTR, where he was able to achieve new important goals.
Together with Coach Teo, they achieved one of the greatest goals for any athlete: qualifying for the CrossFit® Semifinals in Berlin, May 2023.
Federico has always shown great determination, even in the face of difficulties. The most complicated injury It came just before qualifying for the Semifinals in 2023, when a hernia has almost completely blocked him a month before the Open.
Despite this, thanks to careful management of the recovery, he managed to recover without losing condition. Even after a similar episode in 2023 after the UBL in Naples, he managed to get back in shape to compete again at the German Throwdown in 2023.
This year, while trying again to qualify for the German TD, the hernia recurred again, forcing him to a forced stop.
The recovery, hard and meticulous, brought him to return in style, making himself noticed again during the Gallipoli Throwdown 2024, where he conquered a deserved first place on the podium.
A New Chapter: Turin and CrossFit® Altessano
Recently, Federico made an important announcement that marked a turning point in his life: his move to Torino.
The reason? A new and ambitious project that will see him as the protagonist at the prestigious box CrossFit® Altessano, Led by Leonardo Pinto (owner) and where we find coach Theo together with the champion Elisa Fuliano.
This change represents a stimulating challenge for Marra, who says “super happy” and ready to live this new adventure.
Instead, coach Teo told us these words:
"I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to follow another of my great athletes on a daily basis. Working side by side with Fede will allow us to aim for ambitious goals and achieve them together."
CrossFit® Altessano could not have asked for anything better: with the arrival of Federico Marra, it is enriched with a a complete athlete, who brings with him a wealth of experience of the utmost respect.
From 2015 to today, Federico has been able to evolve not only as an athlete, but also as a coach, always maintaining a high level of motivation and commitment, and inspiring everyone around him.
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The Future by Federico Marra
Federico Marra has proven on several occasions to be an unstoppable athlete and coach. His ability to stay focused on goals and overcome any difficulty makes him an example of resilience and passion for all CrossFit® practitioners.
His move to Turin represents only the beginning of a new chapter that we are sure will be full of successes and satisfactions!
We at CrossMAG will continue to follow him closely, reporting on his next exploits and supporting every step of his career. Good luck, Fede, we are sure that the best is yet to come!
