Federico Pelizzari

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Federico Pelizzari
Personal information
Born (2000-08-14) 14 August 2000 (age 24)
Lecco, Italy
Sport
CountryFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Sport Alpine skiing
Disability class LW6/8-2
Medal record
Men's para alpine skiing
Representing Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Lillehammer Super combined, standing
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Lleida Giant slalom, standing

Federico Pelizzari (born 14 August 2000) is an Italian para alpine skier who competed at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

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Career

He made his international debut at the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships and won a bronze medal in the super combined standing event. [1] [2]

He represented Italy at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and finished in fourth place in the giant slalom standing event. [3]

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References

  1. "Magnificent Monday for Millie Knight and Rene De Silvestro in the Super-Combined". paralympic.org. 17 January 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  2. "Winter Paralympics preview: Para alpine skiing day three". paralympic.org. 6 March 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  3. "Federico Pelizzari". paralympic.org. Retrieved 10 March 2022.