Valentino Guseli

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Valentino Guseli
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (2005-04-01) 1 April 2005 (age 19)
Canberra, Australia
Sport
CountryAustralia
Sport Snowboarding
Medal record
Men's snowboarding
Representing Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Bakuriani Halfpipe
Winter X Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Aspen SuperPipe

Valentino Guseli (born 1 April 2005) is an Australian snowboarder. He competed in the halfpipe event at the 2022 Winter Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Davies, Will. "Valentino Guseli: the 16-year-old Australian tipped for surprise medal in men's snowboard halfpipe final". Olympics.com . Retrieved 10 February 2022.