| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 September 2003 Lido di Venezia, Italy |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Freestyle skiing |
| Event | Big air |
Leonardo Donaggio (born 23 September 2003) is an Italian freestyle skier. [1]
He competed in the big air at the 2022 Winter Olympics. [2]
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