Edoardo Zorzi

Edoardo Zorzi (born 24 June 1996) is an Italian freestyle skier who specializes in the ski cross discipline.[1]He has represented Italy in the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup and the FIS Freestyle World Championships, competing as a member of the Italian national team.[2]

Early life

Zorzi was born in Songavazzo, in the Province of Bergamo, Italy. He joined the ski club SC Radici Group and developed his career in freestyle skiing before entering international competitions in ski cross.[1]

Career

Zorzi has competed in several editions of the FIS Freestyle World Championships, representing Italy in the ski cross event.[2]

During his World Cup career, he regularly competed on the FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup circuit, gradually improving his results and establishing himself among the Italian ski cross team members preparing for major competitions including the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina.[3]

In December 2025, Zorzi achieved the best result of his World Cup career by finishing second in the ski cross event at Val Thorens, France. The race ended with a historic Italian one-two finish, with Simone Deromedis taking victory ahead of Zorzi, marking the first time two Italian athletes reached the big final together in the discipline’s World Cup history.[4][5][6]

Personal life

Outside professional skiing, Zorzi has worked as a gardener during the off-season while continuing to train for international competitions.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Edoardo Zorzi – Athlete profile". Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Edoardo Zorzi". Olympedia. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Zorzi e Tomasoni, due seriani e un sogno: Coppa del Mondo e Olimpiadi". L'Eco di Bergamo. 10 December 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  4. ^ "Ski cross World Cup begins with an Italian triumph". Sportal. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Al via Cdm di cross, doppietta azzurra con Deromedis e Zorzi". ANSA. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Deromedis e Zorzi, doppietta Italia nella gara di Coppa del mondo di skicross". Sky Sport. 11 December 2025. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  7. ^ "Edoardo Zorzi – Sponsorship profile". Sponsoo. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
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