| 2003
World No.2 Andrea Barbieri needs no introduction. He
burst on to the world scene in 2001 in spectacular fashion and
went straight to the top. Again in 2002 with his partner, Irene
Nardo for pairs skating, he won another Gold along with
the silver medal in the Junior Mens
Freestyle event. Barbieri this year broke all the rules and
went straight in to the No.2 ranking in the Senior Men's event
performing a triple axel jump and no less than 7 seven jumps
in his long program. Off skates, he looks like he has just come
off the catwalks of Milan's top fashion houses and on skates his costuming
was outstanding in 2003 with some really unique and individual
designs worn. What does the future hold for this bright star..
well - your about to find out but I think there plenty more in
store and its not the last you'll be hearing of this
guy...
Andrea Barbieri is our 'Athlete of the Month'.. Salute!!
[All images click to enlarge] |
Q:
Why are you so passionate about your sport?
"I love performing for the people and the atmosphere on a competition
day". |
Q:
What are your thoughts on the future of our sport?
"Skating is not very popular in Italy. We have large
crowds at the Italian Championships and the World Artistic Cup
(World Gala) is a positive step forward for the promotion of
skating. I don't believe it will become an Olympic sport
though". |
Q:
What made your interested in skating & how did you begin?
"My sister and her friend both skated and she did
local competitions, that's how I came to notice it and get
involved. I was 8yrs old and I have been skating for 12years". |
Q:
Had you ever been to a World championships to watch before you
contested one?
"No, Firenze 2001 was the first world championships I
had attended". |
Q:
Do you do figures? And do you teach any young skaters?
"I don't do figures and I don't really enjoy them. No, I don't teach
any skaters". |
| Interests:
Soccer.. Going
to discos/bars with my friends |
