Vittorio Brumotti facts for kids
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Brumotti in 2022
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 14 June 1980 Finale Ligure, Savona, Italy |
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| Discipline | Trials |
| Role | Rider |
Vittorio Brumotti (born 26 June 1980) is an Italian TV presenter and an amazing cyclist. He is especially known as a champion in bike trials. This is a sport where riders perform incredible tricks and balance feats on their bikes.
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Who is Vittorio Brumotti?
Vittorio Brumotti was born in Finale Ligure, Italy. His father was from Liguria, and his mother was from Calabria. He now lives in Milan. Vittorio started practicing bike trials when he was just eleven years old.
Vittorio's Amazing World Records
Vittorio Brumotti has achieved many incredible feats. He has even entered the Guinness World Records ten times! These records show his amazing skill and courage on a bicycle.
Early Records and Daring Feats
On December 6, 2008, Vittorio set a record at the Bologna Motor Show. He rode his bike over 28 bars using only his rear wheel. This showed his incredible balance.
Then, on May 17, 2009, in Sardinia, he did something truly daring. He rode his bike and dived from 17 meters (about 56 feet) into the water. This happened near the Bue Marino caves in Cala Gonone.
Soon after, he returned to Sardinia for another record. He went to the top of Punta Caroddi, a natural rock spire. This peak is about 150 meters (nearly 500 feet) above the sea. There, he performed 71 jumps on his rear wheel alone!
His very first record was shown on a TV program called Lo show dei record.
Climbing the Burj Khalifa by Bike
In 2012, Vittorio Brumotti set another huge Guinness World Record. He climbed the Burj Khalifa in Dubai using his bicycle. The Burj Khalifa is one of the tallest buildings in the world! He completed this amazing climb in just 2 hours and 20 minutes.
In the same year, he received an award called the Premio alla voce contro lo spreco. This award recognized his efforts to speak out against waste.
New Challenges: Road Bike Freestyle
In 2013, Vittorio tried something new. Inspired by his friend Martyn Ashton, he started road bike freestyle. This means he began doing tricks and stunts on a regular racing bike. This was a new challenge, showing his ability to adapt and innovate.
Vittorio's Work as a TV Presenter
Vittorio Brumotti is also well-known as a television presenter. He has worked on several popular Italian TV shows.
Reporting on Important Issues
Since 2008, Vittorio has been a correspondent for Striscia la Notizia. This is a famous Italian investigative news program. He often reports on serious issues, sometimes in challenging places. He works to bring attention to problems in society.
Vittorio's TV Shows
Vittorio Brumotti has appeared on many TV programs:
- Lo show dei record (Canale 5, 2008) – He was a competitor on this show.
- Striscia la Notizia (Canale 5, from 2008) – He is a special reporter for this show.
- Paperissima Sprint (Canale 5, 2009, 2013–2017, 2019-ongoing) – He has hosted this show multiple times.
- Xtreme Kidz (Disney XD, 2010) – He was a tutor, teaching extreme sports skills.
- Colorado (Italia 1, 2011) – He appeared as a guest on this comedy show.
Videos of Vittorio's Adventures
You can watch some of Vittorio's amazing bike skills in these videos:
- Brumotti Roadbike Freestyle 2 (2015)
- Vittorio Brumotti Grand Canyon USA (2017)
- 100% Brumotti Ride in Usa (2009)
