Nordic combined. The Tarvisian after a beautiful Olympics in Beijing plans the wedding and the next Games
My life on the trampoline. It could thus hold the biography of the Nordic combinatorial Raffaele Buzzi. Born in Tolmezzo in the height of summer (17 July 1995), the Tarvisian became one of the Friulian barons of the winter season, accumulating results in the World Cup and signing a great 16th place on the small springboard at the last Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022. Buzzi does not he never stopped growing, and he did it with the perseverance and stubbornness of someone who has a passion and a dream.
The Olympic Games?
«A great experience with slightly more fortunate athletes who manage to access this dream. But many struggle to try and I think of them seeing me again in those labors ».
Difference between Peyongchang and Beijing?
“Absurdly, the Olympics in Korea were more anonymous. Beijing was my Olympics, I put myself to the test and found myself, realizing that I still have work to do but what I did gave some fruit ».
Man to beat in this Olympics and in the World Cup? Challenge yourself or others?
«Monstrous Riiber. It is he who now dictates the law, but the real challenge was to myself and my goals. I managed to get close to the top 10 and for me this is a result that pays beyond all expectations ».
Better the jump or better the bottom?
«The jump because I worked so hard but now I’ll also focus on the bottom».
Small trampoline or large trampoline?
“The great. There are much more factors there and you have to know how to fly ».
What do you think of the future of the combined?
«Historically strong Scandinavian athletes, Austrians and Germans with Japan and Estonia having a tradition of prestige. Italy is growing with small but valuable numbers. Bortolas is strong and has passion. Pittin made history and we want to emulate him and do even better. The decisive appointment is Milan-Cortina 2026. The numbers and results of that time will speak ».
Your future outside the competitive career?
«An unmissable appointment awaits me shortly. I get married to the Finnish Elina Larinto this summer, she is the daughter of Jari Larinto, jumping coach and sister of Ville who has brought home three podiums in the world cup in jumping ».
In short, a family of flyers. Augri and sons … combinatists.
«Thank you, not only my work but also the family among the projects. The future will speak ».
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