Valentina Arnoldi

Basic information

    • Date of birth: 31 december 2005
    • Nickname: Vale
    • Hometown: Lecco
    • Favorite Destination: Innsbruck
    • Favorite Mountain: El Capitan (Yosemite Valley, USA)

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Philosophy

Pressure is a privilege

Accomplishments

The third place at the Italian Youth Championship 2022 and the final stage at the Italian Lead Championship 2023 opened the door to several opportunities for me: firstly with the participation at the European Youth Cup stages where I got a bronze as my best result, then with senior competitions including the European Cup and the World Cup where I had the chance to compete with my idols. The last great achievement was the semi-final of the Youth World Championship in Seoul.

As for the crag, I managed to climb three 8b's and several 8a's, and I hope that when the competition season is over I can dedicate more time to rock climbing

Proudest moment in life

At the Italian Junior Championship 2022 where I won a bronze medal and the final stage of the Italian Senior Championship 2023 in lead competition. Thanks to these results, I realised that by working with passion and daily dedication it is possible to realise every personal dream

Favorite KONG products

Lario 1, Lario Bag e Trapper Quick draw Lario Edition

Inspirational athletes

The athletes I look up to are Janjia Garnbret in climbing and Kobe Bryant in basketball

Things that make me really happy

At the end of the season and competitions I love spending several days climbing with friends and teammates surrounded by nature

Weaknesses

Learning to maintain a stable state of mind in all situations and contexts in which I compete

Three things I always pack

Climbing equipment such as climbing shoes, harness, magnesite, rope, "grigri" and at crags also quickdraws, some snacks and clothes to cover myself in case of cold weather

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