Massimiliano "Max" Blardone is a World Cup alpine ski racer from Italy. He specializes in the discipline of giant slalom. Born in Domodossola in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, Blardone made his World Cup debut at S�lden, Austria, on 29 October, 2000. He made his first World Cup podium in 2004 and his first victory came in 2005. Blardone has won seven World Cup races and attained 24 podiums, all in giant slalom. He finished second in the giant slalom season standings in 2006 and 2007, and third in 2004. Blardone has represented Italy in three Olympics and six world championships. 

November 26th, 1979 in Domodossola (Age 44)