Giacomo Pierbon

Giacomo Pierbon (born 2 July 1987) is an Italian deaf alpine skier.[1][2]

Giacomo Pierbon
Personal information
NationalityItalian
Born (1987-07-02) July 2, 1987
Sport
Country Italy
Sportalpine skiing

Career

He made his Deaflympic debut representing Italy at the 2015 Winter Deaflympics. He was successful on his maiden appearance claiming a total of five medals including three gold medals in men's super combined, Super-G and slalom events. He also represented Italy at the 2019 Winter Deaflympics which is co-incidentally held in his home nation Italy and managed to claim five gold medals in men's alpine skiing categories.[3][4]

References

  1. "Giacomo Pierbon | Deaflympics". www.deaflympics.com. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  2. "Alpine Skiing - Athlete: Giacomo Pierbon". FIS-SKI. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  3. Etchells, Daniel (17 December 2019). "Alpine skier Pierbon continues superb showing at home Winter Deaflympics". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  4. Etchells, Daniel (14 December 2019). "Pierbon and Yakovishina win again at Winter Deaflympics". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
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