Competitor bio:

Alessandro Maraniello (artist name Alessandro Mara), real estate manager, in the past, Italian singer-songwriter, rose to fame in the mid-90s with songs like Chiara, Ci Sarò, and Attimi, which he performed at the Sanremo Music Festival. After more than thirty years far from the music scene, Alessandro returns with his new single “Freedom”, inspired by the World Marathon Challenge, as a pop track self-produced. Today, alongside his music career, Alessandro is also an ambassador for the Italian National Singers' Association. With his project @marathoniello, Alessandro became a charity runner for the Amilcare’ s Swiss foundation. Through his project @Marathoniello, he seeks to inspire others to live each day with passion, always striving for their best, while keeping an eye out for those in need of support or even just a bit of attention. To push his limits, he has decided to take on a physically, mentally, and logistically demanding challenge: running the World Marathon Challenge 2025. For those interested, more information is available at www.marathoniello.com.