Alberto Tomba
Italian Alpine Ski Racer, Olympic Champion
Born
December 19th, 1966
58 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Competed in Alpine skiing, achieving remarkable success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Won two gold medals in the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, one in the giant slalom and one in the slalom. Secured multiple World Cup titles, particularly excelling in the slalom and giant slalom disciplines. Dominated in several World Championships, contributing to Italy's prominence in the skiing world during this period.
Won two gold medals in the 1992 Winter Olympics
Secured multiple World Cup titles in slalom and giant slalom
Achieved success at the World Championships
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