Francis Ceccarelli
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | Italy (2019–2023) Philippines (2023–) |
| Born | November 15, 2003 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Skiing career | |
| Sport | Alpine skiing |
| Disciplines | Giant slalom, slalom |
| Olympics | |
| Teams | 1 – (2026) |
Francis Ceccarelli (born November 15, 2003) is an alpine skier competing for the Philippines who has competed in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Early life
[edit]Francis Ceccarelli was born on November 15, 2003 in Quezon City.[1] He was adopted by an Italian couple and moved to Italy at age 8. He was encouraged to take up alpine skiing by Lisa Seghi, his adoptive mother who was a former professional skier. He also grew up in Abetone where skiing is popular.[2][3][4]
Career
[edit]Ceccarelli started skiing under Italy in December 2019. He switched his sporting nationality to represent his birth country, the Philippines in May 2023.[5] This process took three years as Caccarelli had to reacquire his Philippine citizenship and the associated passport.[4]
Ceccarelli took part at the 2025 Asian Winter Games in Harbin. He competed in the men's slalom but did not record a time as he was disqualified on his first run after he went out the slalom line.[6] His take away from the experience is not to let the pressure of expectations affect him.[7]
Ceccarelli competed for the Philippines at the 2026 Winter Olympics in his adopted country co-hosted by Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.[4] He aimed to rank among the top 50 in the world.[7]
Olympic results
[edit]| Year | ||||||
| Age | Slalom | Giant slalom |
Super-G | Downhill | Team combined | |
| 2026 | 22 | DNF | 54 | — | — | — |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Francis CECCARELLI". Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. Archived from the original on February 7, 2026. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Francis CECCARELLI - Athlete Biography - Alpine Skiing". International Ski and Snowboard Federation. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ Malanum, Jean (December 29, 2025). "Fil-Italian skier primed for debut". SunStar. SunStar Publishing Inc. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Francis Ceccarelli returns to his roots to represent the Philippines at Milano Cortina 2026". Olympics.com. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Francis CECCARELLI - Career Information - Alpine Skiing". International Ski and Snowboard Federation. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- ↑ "PH women's curlers in rousing Asian Winter Games' start". Manila Standard. February 9, 2025. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
- 1 2 Javier, Paige (January 18, 2026). "Filipino-Italian skier Francis Ceccarelli raring for Winter Olympics debut". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
External links
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- 2003 births
- Living people
- Filipino male alpine skiers
- Italian male alpine skiers
- Italian people of Filipino descent
- Filipino adoptees
- Sportspeople from Quezon City
- Sportspeople from the Province of Pistoia
- Alpine skiers at the 2025 Asian Winter Games
- 21st-century Filipino sportsmen
- Alpine skiers at the 2026 Winter Olympics
- Olympic alpine skiers for the Philippines