Mattia Furlani
Mattia Furlani is one of the rising stars of global athletics. The 21-year-old has already won world long jump titles indoors and outdoors and he became an Olympic medallist in Paris.
The Italian sat down to reveal his ultimate clash, night out and much more.
Ultimate performance… Paris 2024 with the Olympic medal.
Ultimate event… The pole vault, I get so excited when they jump to crazy heights.
Ultimate career ambition… The European or even world record.
Ultimate athlete… Grant Holloway – he is extraordinary, truly an absurd talent.
Ultimate clash… The challenge with the Bulgarian (Bozhidar Sarâboyukov) in Metz (where they both jumped 8.39m) was absurd.
Ultimate memory… The gold medal in Tokyo, an unrepeatable journey.
Ultimate venue… Florence is one of my favourite places – it’s just too beautiful.
Ultimate meal… The unbeatable pizza.
Ultimate night out/in… Nightclub with my friends.
Ultimate talent… I’m a very good gamer.
Ultimate day off… With the family, perhaps with a good lunch.
Ultimate holiday destination… At the seaside maybe if it's summer, or on the go-kart track.
Ultimate pre-competition song… Heaven and Hell by Kanye West.
Ultimate movie… Inception.
Ultimate possession… My watch collection.
