Tagaytay (Philippines), 27 Feb. (askanews) – Defining Downhill Skateboarding as an adrenaline-fueled and extreme sport is almost an understatement and in this still little-known discipline, the Italians excel. The Italian national team celebrates Stefano Barbizzi’s world title, won at the Downhill Skateboarding World Championship in Tagaytay, Philippines. After more than 10 years of commitment and perseverance, with 3 Italian championships won and many participations in international competitions, the athlete from Limbiate in Brianza climbed to the top step of the podium, leading Italy to win a World Cup for the first time Skate.
On the 2,300 meters of the tropical track in Tagaytay, the blue skater showed off an extraordinary performance, finishing ahead of the athletes from Spain and France, speeding at over 80 kilometers per hour. “It’s incredible, I still can’t believe it, after all these years, winning was incredible and I still can’t believe it.” A success for the Azzurri who are now looking with confidence to the 2024 World Skate Games in September, on their home track, in Tortoreto in Abruzzo. “I’m super proud to be going to the World Skate games that will be in Italy, with the title in hand, I can’t explain how proud I am of this thing.”