Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Vision impairment
Classification
B2
Guide
Paolo Bertolini
Further personal information
Residence
Passo del Tonale, ITA
Occupation
Athlete
Languages
English, German, Italian
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He learned how to ski and snowboard as a child.
Club / Team
Sportabili Onlus Predazzo: Italy
Name of coach
Davide Gros [national], ITA
General interest
Injuries
An injury prevented him from competing at the 2015 World Championships in Panorama, BC, Canada. (fisip.it, 04 Mar 2015)
Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs
His good luck charm is a bracelet that he wears before every race. He also keeps it in his pocket while competing. (italian.ruvr.ru, 14 Mar 2013)
Impairment
In 2007 he had a brain aneurysm. The condition later affected his sight. (abilitychannel.tv, 29 Jan 2013)
Results
Unit | Date | Rank |
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Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
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Men's Downhill VI | Race 1 | 2013-02-20 | 2 | |
Men's Super-G VI | Race 1 | 2013-02-21 | 9999 | |
Men's Slalom VI | Race 1 | 2013-02-24 | 9999 | |
Men's Super-Combined VI | Race 1 | 2013-02-25 | 9999 | |
Men's Giant Slalom VI | Race 1 | 2013-02-26 | 9999 |
Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
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Men's Downhill Visually Impaired | Final Round | 2014-03-08 | 6 | |
Men's Super-G Visually Impaired | Final Round | 2014-03-09 | 9999 | |
Men's Super Combined Visually Impaired | Final Round | 2014-03-14 | 9999 | |
Men's Giant Slalom Visually Impaired | Final Round | 2014-03-15 | 9999 |