ABOUT ME

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My Journey of Passion, Perseverance, and Triumph

Hey! I’m Ricky Petrucciani, and I hail from the picturesque town of Locarno, Switzerland. Born on June 30, 2000, to a Swiss father and a Brazilian mother, my journey in athletics began to unfold early in life. The spark of passion for sports ignited within me during my formative years.

2015
Turning Point
From Football to Sprinting

Made the pivotal decision to leave football and fully dedicate himself to sprinting, pursuing personal athletic success.

2016
First Major Win
Swiss U18 Champion

Claimed the national U18 title in the 400 meters, marking the beginning of a winning streak at the youth level.

2016–2019
Development Years
National Domination

Won multiple national titles in 60m, 100m, 200m (indoor & outdoor), and 400m, proving his versatility and speed. Also earned a bronze medal at the European U20 Championships.

2021
Breakthrough
European U23 Champion

Captured gold in the 400m at the European U23 Championships with a personal best of 45.02, setting a new record.

2023
Setback & Strategy
World Championships Withdrawal

Selected for the Worlds but withdrew from the 400m due to a hamstring issue—choosing recovery with Paris 2024 in mind.

2024
Olympic Debut
Paris 2024 – Tough Lessons

Due to an injury, I was selected as a reserve for the 4x400m mixed relay at the Paris Olympics and unfortunately did not compete.

Future Ambitions
Looking Ahead
Building Toward the Next Season

Reflecting on Paris with motivation, fully committed to training and aiming for greater achievements in the upcoming seasons. To reach my goals, I’ve decided to move to the Netherlands to train under the guidance of coach Laurent Meuwly.

SRF Documentary: On the Way to the Top with William Reais

Explore my SRF documentary, “Ricky Petrucciani und William Reais – Auf dem Weg nach oben” (Ricky Petrucciani and William Reais – On the Way to the Top).

In this captivating documentary, my fellow sprinter, William Reais, and I, both U23 European champions in our discipline, share the spotlight as we train together in Flavio Zberg’s dynamic training group.

The friendly competition within the team serves as a catalyst, pushing us to new heights and making us stronger athletes.

However, as we strive for greatness, we recognize that our individual journeys to the pinnacle of success require unique and personal steps.

The documentary unfolds the story of our shared pursuit, our individual paths, and the collective determination that propels us towards the summit of our athletic aspirations.

Click Below to Watch the Video