BONUS EPISODE: 1 on 1 w/ Leonardo Fioravanti - What fuels his drive to make the WSL Final 5, What it means to represent Italy, Inspiration from his support crew, Processing challenges on the Championship Tour, and His favorite pizza

The Lineup with Dave Prodan - A Surfing Podcast

In this episode of 1 On 1, Joe Turpel sits down with Leonardo Fioravanti to talk about his drive for success, overcoming setbacks, and his pride as an Italian surfer. Leo dives into what it means to make the Mid-season Cut and what fuels his motivation to fight for a spot in the WSL Final 5. He chats about his support crew, working with mentors and coaches, a memorable run-in with Andy Irons, and how much it means to inspire the next generation of Italian surfers. Leo reflects on inspiration from longtime friends Jack Robinson and Kanoa Igarashi in the 2022 Rip Curl WSL Finals and where he finds his loving yet fiercely competitive mindset. Leo finishes the conversation by chatting about what makes the best sessions in the water and how he wants to be remembered as an athlete and person. This episode was recorded live at the Surf Ranch Pro presented by 805 Beer.

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