Tony Gemignani, journey of a 12-time world pizza champion

Tony Gimignani, a twelve-time world pizza champion, shares his journey and achievements in pizza acrobatics, including holding two Guinness World Records. He explains the art of pizza throwing, likening it to basketball tricks, and highlights the challenges of working with pizza dough. Tony discusses the World Pizza Games held annually in Las Vegas, where competitors are judged on dexterity, creativity, and difficulty. He also introduces his signature trick, the Jiminyani, and expresses his deep passion for pizza.

Who is Tony Gimignani?

• A famous basketball player

• A world pizza champion

• A renowned chef

• A circus performer

What is a key difference between pizza acrobatics and basketball tricks?

• Basketballs are more colorful

• Pizza dough changes shape and size

• Basketballs are softer than pizza dough

• Pizza dough is always the same shape

Where is the World Pizza Games held annually?

• New York

• San Francisco

• Chicago

• Las Vegas

What do judges look for in the World Pizza Games?

• Speed and agility

• Dexterity, creativity, and difficulty

• Size and thickness of the pizza

• Taste and presentation

What is the 'Jiminyani' trick?

• A trick performed with a basketball

• A trick involving two rolls across the shoulders

• A trick named after a famous chef

• A trick involving three pizzas