EDITORIAL STORIES
Matteo Pieri grew up in the rhythm of Borzalino. He wasn’t just familiar with the brand, he lived it. “As a child, I used to do my homework at the company,” he says. “I’d spend hours walking through the different departments, watching how materials moved, how people worked, and how things slowly became beautiful.”
You know the word. You might have even seen those alien-like humans cycling past you at 6 a.m. with aero-shielded glasses and sperm-like helmets on their heads. But unless you’ve done one, triathlon is still this oddly intimidating, slightly confusing sport that somehow mixes three races into one, all while keeping a very straight face.
This isn’t a story about obsession. It’s not about sacrifice, burnout, or all-or-nothing thinking. It’s about something quieter, steadier, and perhaps even more powerful.
Charlotte Pieper, known professionally as Lotta and the Waves, is a German-born photographer whose body of work explores the emotional terrain between nature and narrative.
Fencing blends athleticism, strategy, and finesse. But what kind of sport fencing really is? Think lightning-quick footwork, split‑second feints, and razor‑sharp concentration — all under the hum of electric scoring systems. But beyond its modern veneer, fencing is a centuries‑old practice with roots in honor and skill.
This was the first thing Alexander Tofalides felt when he secured his place at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Not celebration, not disbelief, but a quiet knowing. For him, qualifying wasn’t just a personal victory.
“I left the chlorine behind, but not the water.” That’s how Maria Papadopoulou sums up a life that never really stepped away from movement. She’s been an Olympian. She’s built a sports department from scratch. She’s the founder of a swimwear brand.
A father of four, former elite orienteer, and a triathlete with multiple wins in world-class championships, Ilya is also the founder of RunLab — an international chain of gait-analysis running stores.
They call it the pinnacle of motorsport. But Formula 1 is more than just the fastest cars on the planet.
Coastal rowing isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s fast, physical, and unpredictable. You don’t glide — you fight. Waves hit without warning. Boats turn sideways.
Every finish line is a beginning for Andreas Djiakouris. Firefighter, endurance athlete, and unstoppable force, he lives an ultramarathon athlete journey built on resilience and purpose.
Laser sailing isn’t about spectacle — it’s about substance. In a sport increasingly defined by foils, tech, and multi-million-euro machines, the Laser stands alone: a solo boat demanding a team-sized mindset.
For Evgenii Tiapkin, Executive Director of Freedom24, balance doesn’t mean slowing down. It means channeling everything into movement — with intention.
Yana Lapikova’s journey into the world of wakesurfing is a masterclass in ambition, movement, and the pursuit of a high-performance lifestyle.
When the road ends for most, runners of the world’s toughest ultramarathons take their first true step forward.
In a world obsessed with speed and comfort, there is a rare breed that seeks something more: distance, pain, persistence — and the quiet glory found far beyond the finish line.
In the high-energy world of water-bound adventure and sun-soaked escapes, swimwear is undergoing a transformation. No longer confined to aesthetic appeal, the modern swimsuit has evolved into a piece of high-performance equipment.
Coastal rowing emerges as a captivating blend of raw natural energy and meticulously honed skill. With its Olympic debut scheduled for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, this “adventure” version of rowing has swiftly transformed from a niche activity into a global phenomenon.
What if the limits we believe in aren’t real? What if the boundaries between professional, athletic, and personal success can be blurred, or even erased, through sheer will?
In an age where performance happens both on the track and on the timeline, medals alone no longer define an athlete’s success. Today, visibility, voice, and authenticity have become just as crucial as VO₂ max or split times.
Wakesurfing isn’t just about standing on a board and gliding behind a boat, it’s about momentum, adaptability, and learning to flow with what’s thrown your way. The wakesurfing lifestyle is about more than just sport, it’s a way of moving through challenges with balance and resilience.
In a world spinning ever faster, few people manage to ride both the literal and metaphorical hills with such energy and honesty as George Kouzis.
Coastal rowing isn’t for the faint-hearted. It’s fast, physical, and unpredictable. You don’t glide — you fight. Waves hit without warning. Boats turn sideways.
OLLIMONO is happy to announce the launch of EuroTrip 2025, an ambitious new journey by elite cyclist and five-time National Champion George Kouzis, exclusively sponsored by Škoda Cyprus.