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<p><span>Livigno, 03.07.2025 – <span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">On </span></span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">August 28th </span></span><span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">at 5:00 PM, starting from the square in front of the church, the town will welcome back one of the most anticipated events of Italy’s summer sports calendar: the BWT 1K Shot. This one-of-a-kind </span></span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">cross-country skiing </span></span><span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">competition brings August snow to the heart of Livigno, thanks to the </span></span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ingenuity of snowfarming </span></span><span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">and a passion for winter sports that knows no season.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">A 1,000-meter course, created from Livigno’s own snow—carefully stored through the winter under special insulating and geotextile covers—will set </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">the stage for a high-adrenaline, high-skill showdown</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">. Speed meets atmosphere in a thrilling urban setting, with a head-to-head elimination format: after the qualifiers, the action moves to heats, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, in an increasingly exciting progression. It’s yet another testament to </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">the deep, ever-evolving bond between Livigno and cross-country skiing</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">—a connection strengthened each year by the early opening of the autumn training track, a favorite among the sport’s top athletes.</span></p>
<p data-start="100" data-end="555"><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">During the BWT 1K Shot, spectators will have the chance to watch Italy’s top male and female cross-country skiers compete, including the legendary </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Federico Pellegrino</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, multi-time Olympic medalist, who is about to begin his final competitive season. His participation is far more than symbolic—it’s a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable career, and a chance for the Livigno community, which has always supported him, to celebrate him on an iconic course. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">Alongside Pellegrino, athletes such as Caterina Ganz, Davide Graz, Elia Barp, and Nicole Monsorno will be at the start line, joined by local talents including Christian Cusini, Jacopo Gazzoni, Natan Bormolini, Giacomo Ponti, and </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Livigno Team </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent;">skiers Teo Galli and Nicolò Bianchi. For many of them, this will be the season’s debut—an exciting preview of a winter that will culminate in the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold;">pursuit of Olympic medals. </span></p>
<p data-start="557" data-end="975"><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">Adding even more value to the 2025 edition is the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">live streaming </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">of the entire event</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, accompanied by the dynamic and insightful commentary of Dario Puppo and Massimiliano Ambesi, two of the most iconic voices in Italian sports broadcasting.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">The day will continue with the traditional </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">“Gara da li Contrada” </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">– a true celebration of collective spirit, where Livigno’s districts compete on the same course, but in the opposite direction. Featuring </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">historical costumes, strong community pride, and a deep-rooted sense of identity</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, it’s an event that brings the entire town together and showcases the authenticity of Livigno’s cultural heritage.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">To top off a day full of surprises, a </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">spectacular park </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">will be set up in Plaza dal Comun, near the finish line of the BWT 1K Shot, hosting an impressive </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">freestyle and snowboard show</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">. The spotlight will be on the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Flora and Miro Tabanelli brothers</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">—world-class athletes, X Games champions, and icons of Italian sport, both present and future—with the Olympic Games clearly in sight.</span></p>
<p data-start="133" data-end="423"><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">For them too—just like Federico Pellegrino—it will be the first time back on snow this season, in what is shaping up to be the most important year of their young (and already highly decorated) careers: the year they will compete for </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent;">Olympic medals </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">on home ground, right here in Livigno. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">Sharing the stage with them will be top athletes from the Livigno Team and rising stars from the Sporting Club, in a </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">generational blend of talent, passion, and vision. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">More than just a technical showcase, it’s a deeply symbolic moment—a powerful passing of the torch to the champions of tomorrow.</span></p>
<p data-start="160" data-end="368"><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">All of this will take place in the heart of summer, making the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">BWT 1K Shot a truly magical event </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">for tourists and visitors alike—an unexpected highlight in a destination already known for its exclusivity. </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">Because Livigno, with its </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">refined alpine charm</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, boutique shopping, gourmet cuisine, endless outdoor activities, and unmistakable sporting spirit, is always one step ahead: a place where even summer can carry the scent of winter, where </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">sport meets culture</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, and every experience leaves a lasting impression.</span></p>
<p data-start="681" data-end="975"><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">The BWT 1K Shot 2025 is not just snow in August—it’s the official opening act of a special season, the kick-off to a journey that will bring Livigno to the world stage at the </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">2026 Olympic Games.</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;"> A powerful prologue filled with energy, talent, and pride: snow that ignites the Olympic flame.</span></p>{{ include_custom_fonts({"Livigno":["Regular","Medium","Light","Bold Italic","Bold","Black","Thin","Medium Italic"]}) }}</span>)
With Federico Pellegrino and the Tabanelli brothers, the cross-country ski race on Livigno’s iconic ‘August snow’ lights up the town in the heart of summer — with the Five Rings already on the horizon.
Livigno, 03.07.2025 – On August 28th at 5:00 PM, starting from the square in front of the church, the town will welcome back one of the most anticipated events of Italy’s summer sports calendar: the BWT 1K Shot. This one-of-a-kind cross-country skiing competition brings August snow to the heart of Livigno, thanks to the ingenuity of snowfarming and a passion for winter sports that knows no season.
A 1,000-meter course, created from Livigno’s own snow—carefully stored through the winter under special insulating and geotextile covers—will set the stage for a high-adrenaline, high-skill showdown
. Speed meets atmosphere in a thrilling urban setting, with a head-to-head elimination format: after the qualifiers, the action moves to heats, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, in an increasingly exciting progression. It’s yet another testament to the deep, ever-evolving bond between Livigno and cross-country skiing—a connection strengthened each year by the early opening of the autumn training track, a favorite among the sport’s top athletes.
During the BWT 1K Shot, spectators will have the chance to watch Italy’s top male and female cross-country skiers compete, including the legendary Federico Pellegrino, multi-time Olympic medalist, who is about to begin his final competitive season. His participation is far more than symbolic—it’s a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable career, and a chance for the Livigno community, which has always supported him, to celebrate him on an iconic course. Alongside Pellegrino, athletes such as Caterina Ganz, Davide Graz, Elia Barp, and Nicole Monsorno will be at the start line, joined by local talents including Christian Cusini, Jacopo Gazzoni, Natan Bormolini, Giacomo Ponti, and Livigno Team skiers Teo Galli and Nicolò Bianchi. For many of them, this will be the season’s debut—an exciting preview of a winter that will culminate in the pursuit of Olympic medals.
Adding even more value to the 2025 edition is the live streaming of the entire event, accompanied by the dynamic and insightful commentary of Dario Puppo and Massimiliano Ambesi, two of the most iconic voices in Italian sports broadcasting.
The day will continue with the traditional “Gara da li Contrada” – a true celebration of collective spirit, where Livigno’s districts compete on the same course, but in the opposite direction. Featuring historical costumes, strong community pride, and a deep-rooted sense of identity, it’s an event that brings the entire town together and showcases the authenticity of Livigno’s cultural heritage.
To top off a day full of surprises, a spectacular park will be set up in Plaza dal Comun, near the finish line of the BWT 1K Shot, hosting an impressive freestyle and snowboard show. The spotlight will be on the Flora and Miro Tabanelli brothers—world-class athletes, X Games champions, and icons of Italian sport, both present and future—with the Olympic Games clearly in sight.
For them too—just like Federico Pellegrino—it will be the first time back on snow this season, in what is shaping up to be the most important year of their young (and already highly decorated) careers: the year they will compete for Olympic medals on home ground, right here in Livigno. Sharing the stage with them will be top athletes from the Livigno Team and rising stars from the Sporting Club, in a generational blend of talent, passion, and vision. More than just a technical showcase, it’s a deeply symbolic moment—a powerful passing of the torch to the champions of tomorrow.
All of this will take place in the heart of summer, making the BWT 1K Shot a truly magical event for tourists and visitors alike—an unexpected highlight in a destination already known for its exclusivity. Because Livigno, with its refined alpine charm, boutique shopping, gourmet cuisine, endless outdoor activities, and unmistakable sporting spirit, is always one step ahead: a place where even summer can carry the scent of winter, where sport meets culture, and every experience leaves a lasting impression.
The BWT 1K Shot 2025 is not just snow in August—it’s the official opening act of a special season, the kick-off to a journey that will bring Livigno to the world stage at the 2026 Olympic Games. A powerful prologue filled with energy, talent, and pride: snow that ignites the Olympic flame.
