Season 2: episode 2
VALENTINO GUSELI – Olympic Chaos, Viral Big Air & Sending the 19
Last-minute Olympic entry. Viral big air moment. Sending a switch back 19 on the world stage. Valentino Guseli breaks down the chaos, mindset and reality of competing at the highest level.
Olympian Valentino Guseli joins Only Friends on a Pow Day to unpack one of the most talked-about moments of the Winter Olympics.
From a last-minute entry into Big Air, to stomping a switch back 19 and going viral, Val shares the full story behind the chaos, pressure and decisions that defined his Olympic campaign.
We dive into:
The reality of competing at Olympic level
The mindset behind risking it all vs playing it safe
Injury, recovery and mental battles
Halfpipe progression and the future of the sport
Life outside competition: surfing, balance and longevity
Plus, insights into sponsorships, filming with Meta glasses, and building a career beyond the podium.
This is raw, real, and one of the most honest conversations in snowboarding right now.
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