Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:42:09 PM
A interview with Orazio Fagone
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Nov 14 2005
How and when did you approach competitive sports?
I began when I was 4 years old with speed roller-skating. I’ve always been attracted by speed and I understood right from the start that this was my world. I fell in love with this sport and later approached the universe of Short Track.
You were Olympic champion in 1994 at Lillehammer in Short Track. After your accident in 1997, you shifted to Curling, a discipline, which at a first seems more “tranquil”, but that requires a lot of training; how much time do you dedicate to training?
It's a discipline that certainly gives you more time to think, but only constant training will bring good final results. I dedicate about 10 hours each week to refine my technique and to study new strategies, but the time I have available is never enough.
What are your objectives for the upcoming Paralympic Games of Torino 2006?
I hope, but without shouting it too loudly, to win a medal. For me, in fact, it would be an excellent target, that would crown a very satisfying sports career. In any case, the important thing is to do your best and make on a good impression.
Do you think the Paralympics of Torino 2006 might be a good opportunity to attract more attention to sports for the disabled?
I am convinced of this; they are going to be very exciting races, and they’ll draw the public's interest. There’s no doubt that it will be an excellent occasion to talk about this world, but let's not forget that the Paralympics are also the chance for sports lovers to see in action athletes with extraordinary abilities.
What advice would you give disabled persons who would like to begin practising a sports activity?
Simply to dedicate themselves with full tranquillity to the sport, and to believe fully in their capacities, without placing any limits.
What has favoured you most in taking up sports activities and what, on the other hand, has created the greatest problems?
I believe, in my case, that I was simply born for sports, and this has always made it easier for me to reach good results in different disciplines. Nothing creates problems for me if we’re speaking of sports, but if you really want to know …, I don't like the long journeys.
. Nov 14 2005
How and when did you approach competitive sports?
I began when I was 4 years old with speed roller-skating. I’ve always been attracted by speed and I understood right from the start that this was my world. I fell in love with this sport and later approached the universe of Short Track.
You were Olympic champion in 1994 at Lillehammer in Short Track. After your accident in 1997, you shifted to Curling, a discipline, which at a first seems more “tranquil”, but that requires a lot of training; how much time do you dedicate to training?
It's a discipline that certainly gives you more time to think, but only constant training will bring good final results. I dedicate about 10 hours each week to refine my technique and to study new strategies, but the time I have available is never enough.
What are your objectives for the upcoming Paralympic Games of Torino 2006?
I hope, but without shouting it too loudly, to win a medal. For me, in fact, it would be an excellent target, that would crown a very satisfying sports career. In any case, the important thing is to do your best and make on a good impression.
Do you think the Paralympics of Torino 2006 might be a good opportunity to attract more attention to sports for the disabled?
I am convinced of this; they are going to be very exciting races, and they’ll draw the public's interest. There’s no doubt that it will be an excellent occasion to talk about this world, but let's not forget that the Paralympics are also the chance for sports lovers to see in action athletes with extraordinary abilities.
What advice would you give disabled persons who would like to begin practising a sports activity?
Simply to dedicate themselves with full tranquillity to the sport, and to believe fully in their capacities, without placing any limits.
What has favoured you most in taking up sports activities and what, on the other hand, has created the greatest problems?
I believe, in my case, that I was simply born for sports, and this has always made it easier for me to reach good results in different disciplines. Nothing creates problems for me if we’re speaking of sports, but if you really want to know …, I don't like the long journeys.
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