Davide is a famous italian speed skater. In this interview, he speak of his career, his sport, and this purposes for next season.
1.Can you introduce yourself?
I am an athlete who has always practiced speeds of roller skating performing well as placings in the top ten in the World Cup Marathon and European Cup. For last three years I have totally dedicated to skating long track speeds on the ice in the will to look for the qualification and participation in the Olympic Games.
2.Why did you choose speed skating and how to discover this sport?
I started my career like a speedskater when i had 6 years with rollerblade, and i decided to change on ice because i would to take part at the Olympic games and because I had need take a salary and on the ice there are some military groups like Fiamme Gialle, in which currentely i do part.
3.What is the best thing in this sport, for you?
I like this sport because i race again the time because it is an individual sport, and this is beautiful because i have the possibility to improve myself.
I am an athlete who has always practiced speeds of roller skating performing well as placings in the top ten in the World Cup Marathon and European Cup. For last three years I have totally dedicated to skating long track speeds on the ice in the will to look for the qualification and participation in the Olympic Games.
2.Why did you choose speed skating and how to discover this sport?
I started my career like a speedskater when i had 6 years with rollerblade, and i decided to change on ice because i would to take part at the Olympic games and because I had need take a salary and on the ice there are some military groups like Fiamme Gialle, in which currentely i do part.
3.What is the best thing in this sport, for you?
I like this sport because i race again the time because it is an individual sport, and this is beautiful because i have the possibility to improve myself.
The best years for a speed skating’s athlete is between 23 and 27 year old.
4.What do you think of your Olympic Games, in PyeongChang?
It was my first Olympic games and i was so exited to take part. The races are not developed as i hope but however was a good experience.
5.You are member of Italian National team, is it a plus for you?
Yes, is very important to me because give me a possibility to training togher with other very strong speedskaters and in this way i can more improve my sel, and moreover we can travel together around the World.
6.What is your purposes for the next season?
I will hope to arrive into the first fourth position in the 10000m on the Single distance World Championship, and improve my time on the 5000m.
7.You are 24, it’s the best age for an ice speed skater?
Yes, because the best years for a speed skating’s athlete is between 23 and 27 year old.
8.What is the importance of your sport in Italy?
Is not really famous in Italy respect other sports like football or cycling but during the Olympic Games we had some visibility.
All photos are given by Davide Ghiotto
By Hugo Bâcle
By Hugo Bâcle