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Alberto Castagnetti

1943 – 2009

Italian swimmer and coach

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About Alberto Castagnetti

Lived 1943 – 2009 (aged 66). Alberto Castagnetti was an Italian swimmer.

Alberto Castagnetti (3 February 1943, in Verona – 12 October 2009 ) was an Italian swimming coach and freestyle swimmer.

As a swimmer, Castagnetti won several Italian titles swimming in relays. He swam at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and at the 1973 World Aquatics Championships in Belgrade.

He coached the Italian national swimming team from 1987 until his death from the consequences of a heart operation in October 2009. Notable athletes he coached include Giorgio Lamberti, Domenico Fioravanti and Federica Pellegrini.

He has 4 daughters. They all love swimming and have taken after him

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Important facts

Born
3 February 1943, Verona
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 October 2009, Negrar di Valpolicella
Occupation
Swimmer
Nationality
Italy, Kingdom of Italy

People in Alberto Castagnetti's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Federica Pellegrini
Federica Pellegrini
b. 1988
Swimmer
 Portrait of Domenico Fioravanti
Domenico Fioravanti
b. 1977
Swimmer
 Portrait of Giorgio Lamberti
Giorgio Lamberti
b. 1938
Opera singer

Contemporaries

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Francis Birch
1903 – 1992
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Jan Tinbergen
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John Carew Eccles
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alberto Castagnetti?

Italian swimmer and coach (1943–2009)

When was Alberto Castagnetti born?

Alberto Castagnetti was born on 3 February 1943 in Verona.

When did Alberto Castagnetti die?

Alberto Castagnetti died on 12 October 2009 in Negrar di Valpolicella.

What was Alberto Castagnetti's occupation?

Alberto Castagnetti was a swimmer.

What nationality was Alberto Castagnetti?

Alberto Castagnetti was Italian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alberto Castagnetti

· Wikidata: Q1399728

· DBpedia: Alberto Castagnetti

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