EP16: Ski Talk with Robert Pigozzi The Water Ski Podcast

For this episode of The Water Ski Podcast, Matteo sits down with Dominican slalom sensation Robert Pigozzi
Robert is only 22yo and has already placed himself among the very elite of water skiing. Coached by his dad Mario (on the podcast soon), Claudio Benatti, and Matt Rini, Robert has managed to win some pro events, qualify to the US Masters for three years in a row, and finish 4th in the 2019 Elite World Ranking. Robert is a great character, and this interview recorded in Boca Chica is a good window into his life and ski journey.
Some of the things Matteo and Robert talked about:
Robert's early exposures to water skiing through his dadHis struggles as a kid to progress in the sportHow watching skiers like Matteo, Nicholas Benatti, and Gianmarco Pajni inspired Robert and gave him companionshipThe development of the Catalina Ski lakeRobert's early successes in the Junior categoriesThe moments Robert realized he was goodSome milestones of the 2018 seasonA thorough recount of his 2019 season, including winning the Pan Am Games and the consequences of this victory in his country… and much more!
Follow Robert on Instagram and check out his page on World Water Skiers and on Team Nautique
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