Marianna Longa

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marianna Longa
Occupation	Cross-Country Skier
Date Of Birth	Aug 26, 1979(1979-08-26)
Age	45
Birthplace	Taranto
Country	Italy
Birth City	Apulia
Horoscope	Leo

Marianna Longa Biography

Marianna Longa is one of the most popular and richest Cross-Country Skier who was born on August 26, 1979 in Taranto, Apulia, Italy. Marianna Longa (born August 26 1979, Tirano) is a Italian cross-country skier hailing from Livigno. Her professional career began in 1997. Her first time she raced in a cup race was on 17 March the 17th of March in Bormio. Longa is currently a part of Fiamme Gialle, and the Italian cross-country national team. Longa is also a solid running. She resigned from cross-country skiing following the season of 2010-11.

In 2002’s Winter Olympics, in Salt Lake City at the age 22 she was able to secure 6th place in the 4 5 km relay and 20th place in the classic 10 km relay. She finished the 2002 season with a position of 80th on the World Cup overall standings

Between the 2004 and 2006 she did not obtain major results as a consequence of her pregnancy, announced in February 2005. In the 2007 World Ski Championship, in Sapporo, Japan, she obtained eight position in the 15 km M Pursuit, and sixth in the 4 × 5 km relay. The best individual result in 2007 is fifth place in the 10 km classical in Otepaeae, Estonia. She ended the season with an overall 19th position in the world cup standing. In March 2007, she retired, at the end of her best world cup season so far. Although the decision to retire, taken one year earlier, Longa gave her come back already in March 2008.

Longa had a brilliant start on returning to competition, with a fifth place on the 10 km classical World Cup in Lathi, Finland. The 2008 also brought a fourth place on the 10 km classical, and a fifth place on the 10 km freestyle pursuit in the World Cup Finals in Bormio. In the summer of 2008 she also competed in roller skiing races to speed-up her recovery, obtaining a victory, two seconds and a fourth place.

From 2000 to 2001, she competed in her Continental Cup, and the World Cup. The most impressive result was a 2nd place in the classic 5 km race track in Schonach, Germany in the Continental Cup. The 2001 season ended with a score of 85th on the total World Cup standings.

Marianna Longa Net Worth

Marianna Longa is one of the richest Cross-Country Skier from Italy. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marianna Longa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At a young age, she was a star in all important international and national races. She stepped up to an elite level of competition at age of 18 in 1997. In her first season she finished ninth in the 5km freestyle in the 1997 FIS Junior World Ski Championships in Canmore, Canada.

She clinched her first podium spot in the FIS Junior World Ski Championships held in Saalfelden, Austria with a 3rd place finish in the 5km C race, an event in which athletes such as Marit Bjorgen Petra Majdic, and Aino-Kaisa Saarinen also competed. Longa also had excellent results in the Continental Cup, including the winning the 5 km classic event located in Candanchu, Spain where she beat Petra Majdic.

In the 2003 World Ski Championships, in Val di Fiemme, she finished 7th in the 4 × 5 km relay and 11th in the 15 km C Mass start. Longa ended the 2003 season in 51st position in the world cup overall standing achieving a 7th place in the 10 km classical mass start as top result.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Marianna Longa height 5 ft 6 in Marianna weight 55 kg & body measurements will update soon.

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Facts & Trivia

Marianna Ranked on the list of most popular Cross-Country Skier. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Italy. Marianna Longa celebrates birthday on August 26 of every year.

Top Facts about Marianna Longa

1. Marianna Longa is an Italian cross-country skier.
2. She was born on October 3, 1979 in Cavalese, Italy.
3. Longa has competed in four Winter Olympics (2002-2014).
4. She won a silver medal in the team sprint event at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
5. Longa has also won two bronze medals at World Championships (2007 and 2011).
6. She has participated in over 250 World Cup races.
7. Longa’s best finish in the overall World Cup standings was third place (2008-09 season).
8. She retired from competitive skiing after the 2018-19 season.
9. Longa is known for her strong classic technique and endurance.
10. She continues to be involved in skiing as a coach and commentator.