Gabriele Andriulli

IFBB Pro

Florence, Italy

“Italian Stallion”

Paraplegic · Spinal Cord Injury · T11–T12 Incomplete

Nickname: Italian Stallion
Injured: 2011

Biography

Gabriele “Italian Stallion” Andriulli is an Italian IFBB Professional Wheelchair Bodybuilder from Florence, Italy. Before his accident, Gabriele had already developed a strong passion for bodybuilding and competed in 20 bodybuilding competitions.

In 2011, Gabriele’s life changed when he lost control of his vehicle while driving to work and struck a roadside barrier. He was ejected through the car window, and the impact with the ground damaged his spinal cord, resulting in a T11–T12 incomplete spinal cord injury and paraplegia.

Rather than allowing his injury to end his bodybuilding career, Gabriele returned to the sport and continued pursuing his passion as a wheelchair bodybuilder. His determination ultimately led him to become the first Italian IFBB Professional Wheelchair Bodybuilder.

Gabriele further established his place in wheelchair bodybuilding history by winning the 2016 Toronto Pro SuperShow. Representing Italy on the professional stage, he continues to be part of the international growth and legacy of IFBB Pro Wheelchair Bodybuilding.

Q&A'S

What happened? Why are you in the wheelchair?
In 2011, I was driving to work when I lost control of my vehicle and struck a roadside barrier. I was ejected through the car window, and the impact with the ground damaged my spinal cord, resulting in a T11–T12 incomplete spinal cord injury. As a result, I became paraplegic and now use a wheelchair.