Leonardo Fioravanti seen in Teahupo’o, French Polynesia on August 6, 2023.
Leonardo Fioravanti poses for a portrait during the filming of Zeta in Ericeira, Portugal on October 11, 2023.

Leonardo
Fioravanti

Italy

Italy

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Surfing

The leading light of Italian surfing, Leonardo Fioravanti is one of the most consistent performers on the WSL Championship Tour.

Date of birth

December 8, 1997

Birthplace

Rome, Italy

Age

28

Nationality

Italy

Italy

Career start

2005

Disciplines

Surfing Competition

Leonardo Fioravanti started surfing at the age of four after he was inspired by his brother, Matteo, a surfer on the Italian national team. Leonardo’s talent was evident immediately and within just three years he began to surf internationally, while juggling his burgeoning surfing prowess with school commitments at home in Rome.

Leo's early achievements include winning the Ocean 4 Teens in Italy in 2005 and the Moustik Tour in Capbreton, France in 2007. He was also Under 12 Champion in Portugal and was selected by the Italian National Team to take part in the King of the Groms competition.