Roland Fischnaller (snowboarder)

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Roland Fischnaller
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Fischnaller in 2007
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1980-09-19) 19 September 1980 (age 43)
Brixen, Italy
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb)
Sport
CountryItaly
Sport Snowboarding
EventParallel slalom
Club CS Esercito
Medal record
Men's snowboarding
Representing Flag of Italy.svg  Italy
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Kreischberg Parallel slalom
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2013 Stoneham Parallel GS
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Utah Parallel slalom
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 Rogla Parallel GS
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 La Molina Parallel GS
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Stoneham Parallel slalom

Roland Fischnaller (born 19 September 1980) is an Italian snowboarder who is a 6-time Olympian, having competed in the 2002, 2006, [1] 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 Winter Olympics in Men's Parallel Giant Slalom, [2] as well as the Men's Parallel Slalom in 2014.

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References

  1. FIS Profile
  2. "Vancouver 2010 Profile". Archived from the original on 2010-02-04. Retrieved 2010-02-11.