Valentina Meriño

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Valentina Franca Meriño Ferretti, born 26 January 1987, is a retired Chilean rhythmic gymnast who represented Chile from 2003 to 2010. Coached by Marcela Ramírez and Enrique Hidalgo, she was the 2003 Chilean national champion. She competed in the World Championships in Budapest, the first time Chile took part in the event. At the 2006 South American Games in Buenos Aires, she won bronze in the ribbon final. In 2007 she competed at the World Championships in Patras, finishing 97th in the All-Around. A month later, at the South American Championships in San Cristóbal, she won team gold and also took gold in the All-Around and in rope, hoop, and clubs. Meriño studied physical education at the Autonomous University of Chile and psychology at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile. She retired in 2010.