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Andrea Macrì | What Does It Take? | S2 E1

Today’s guest is helping shape what these Games leave behind — and he’s doing it from both sides of the arena. Andrea Macrì is a four-time Paralympian, the assistant captain of Italy’s Para ice hockey team, and the Legacy Integration Manager for the Organising Committee for Milano Cortina 2026. His focus isn’t just his performance and a dream of a first medal — it’s what happens after the closing ceremony and the legacies on offer for disabled people across Italy from hosting the Games. Andrea takes us back to the moment everything changed: a school accident at 17 that left him with a spinal cord injury and spending months in hospital. What pulled him forward was “sport rehabilitation” — which led to a career as a Paralympian. In conversation with Matt Stutzman, Andrea explains what legacy really means: not just ramps and infrastructure, but changing attitudes — and building a country where people with disabilities can try sport without barriers. He also talks about the reality of Para ice hockey in Italy — a small player base, limited ice time, huge ambition — and why the home Games are a once-in-a-generation chance to grow the sport for good. We catch up with Andrea as he prepares for Milano Cortina 2026, both on and off the rink. Produced by the creators of the Emmy Award-winning Rising Phoenix, in official partnership with Milano Cortina 2026 and supported by Procter & Gamble, a worldwide Paralympic partner. This is a Harder Than You Think production. Host: Matt Stutzman Producers: Calum Campbell and Vanessa Wheeler Video Editor: Nic Woinilowicz Audio Post Production: String and Tins Sound Editor: Culum Simpson Remote Recording Engineer: George Hinson Audio Producer: Esi Jonuzi Executive Producers: Greg Nugent and Barnaby Spurrier The podcast’s soundtrack is titled “Rising Phoenix” - Written by Daniel Pemberton, Keith Jones, Toni Hickman and George Doman. Performed by Daniel Pemberton, Toni Hickman, georgetragic, and Keith Jones. Published by Alika’s Publishing, Doman Development, Moncur Street Music Limited, administered by peermusic (UK) Ltd.