The weekend of 20 and 21 April 2024, the splendid location of Marina di Pietrasanta was the scene of the Pietrasanta Beach Throwdown 2024, an outdoor fitness event that attracted athletes from all over Italy (and beyond!).
Masterfully organised by Iacopo, Nicola and Alberto, the Versilia race stood out for its impeccable organization and for some innovations in the panorama of sporting events.
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Index
Organization and Conduct of the Competition
The competition took place at the usual picturesque setting: with the sea as a backdrop and the beach as the competition field. Although rain caused a brief delay on Saturday afternoon, the organizers and PJ handled the situation perfectly, resuming activities just thirty minutes late.
The athletes faced everyone four workouts and a breathtaking final, distributed on three different floors set up to test the various physical abilities: bodyweight, endurance, power, mixed modality and strength.
Innovation and Entertainment
This year's edition introduced some innovations in the field of tools used, making the challenges even more exciting. Between these, a wooden fence and a sled on the sand they tested the athletes' ability to adapt to new and unusual obstacles.
Another main attraction was the heavy rope, a large rope that required not only force physical but also coordination and resistance.
The highlight of the entertainment was undoubtedly the strength training event in the main square, where the athletes competed in a ladder of snatch from eight stations with increasing weights, culminating in impressive lifts of up to 125kg, which had the capacity crowd cheering.
Categories and Competition
The competition welcomed a wide range of categories, including teen, experience, regular, and various levels of masters up to elite, allowing athletes of all ages and experience levels to test themselves.
This not only expanded the accessibility of the event, but also enriched the show, offering a variety of talent and competition styles.
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Winners of the 12th edition Pietrasanta Beach Throwdown 2024
The competition saw exceptional talent emerge in all categories. Here are the winners:
Teen Men
1st Lorenzo Ligato
2nd Alessandro Profumo
3rd Francesco Chisari
Teen Woman
1st Gaia Welcome
experience
1st Davide Nardi
2nd Augustin Cozonac
3rd Luca Cordopatre
Experience Women
1st Sofia Cettul
2nd Paola Guidotti
3rd Giordana Quintiliani
Regular Men
1st Simone Traverso
2nd Simone Sicca
3rd Federico Ternullo
Regular Women
1st Vanessa Zambelli
2nd Lisa Pieropan
3rd Nicoletta Paganini
Elite Men
1st Alex Gasser
2nd Leonardo Barneschi
3rd Lorenzo Canedoli
Elite Woman
1st Francesca Ambrosini
2nd Anita Cantini
3rd Valentina Gruppini
Masters 35 men
1st Marco Pasqualotto
2nd Carmelo Cimino
3rd Andrea Marchino
Masters 35 women
1st Laura Boletti
2nd Arianna Gandolfo
3rd Carola A. Margheri
Masters 40 men
1st Daniele Cibin
2nd Neapolitan Gerard
3rd Tommaso Merli
Masters 40 women
1st Marta Vantaggiato
2nd Jamie Moncur
3rd Francesca Seminara
Masters 45 men
1st Stefano Fabbrini
2nd Roberto Ligato
3rd Michele Gabba
Masters 45 women
1st Elisa Capedri
2nd Aliona Cimpoes
Masters 50 men
1st Roberto Rovatti
2nd Andrea Finali
3rd Roberto Megna
Masters 50 women
1st Laura Capedri
2nd Catia Rossi
3rd Barbara Gragnani
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Each category saw moments of true excellence, with athletes pushing their limits and impressing the audience and judges.
Conclusion and Expectations for the Future
The Pietrasanta Beach Throwdown 2024 has confirmed itself as an unmissable event, not only for athletes but also for sports and fitness enthusiasts. This year's edition has set new standards of excellence and innovation, raising anticipation for the next edition.
We look forward to the Pietrasanta Beach Throwdown 2025, confident that it will be even more exciting and surprising than ever!