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The Carnic class of 1992 and his announcement, after the last difficult years due to injuries: "I have lived unforgettable experiences", like the one at the Olympic Games in PyeongChang 2018.
Wednesday 14 April 2021 3 minutes reading time
A decidedly surprising choice, at the age of 28 and after having suffered recently in "his" world, that of biathlon, above all due to shoulder injuries.
Giuseppe Montello today announced that he wants to switch to cross-country skiing, leaving the discipline in which he has been able to compete consistently in the World Cup since 2016 and also participate in the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang. 'Carnian athlete, with a post on social media, has revealed his future which will always be on the snow, but in a very different context. "Dear biathlon, I thank you for the satisfactions, the emotions, the teachings and why not, even the blows that only a sport like this can give - the words of Montello - Over the years I have lived unforgettable experiences, and you taught me to get up afterwards every fall.
A big thank you goes to all the people who supported me during this journey, without them it would not have been possible. However, I feel that the time has come for a change, and after a careful evaluation together with the Command and the technicians of the Army Sports Center, whom I thank for their continued support, we have decided to hang up the rifle and undertake a new challenge in skiing. basically. I am aware that it will not be easy, but I am looking forward to starting this new adventure, with the commitment and desire to train as always, without hiding the excitement and enthusiasm of seeing where I can get in. a new circuit. A big good luck to the technicians and my biathlon companions, from today you will have one more fan ”.
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