About Andrea Facchin
Born 1978. Andrea Facchin is an Italian kayaker and canoeist.
Andrea Facchin (born 20 September 1978 in Padua) is an Italian flatwater canoer who has competed since 1999. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze medal in the K-2 1000 m event at Beijing in 2008.
Facchin's greatest success came in 2002 when he won a bronze medal at the European Championships in the K-4 500 m event. He also won the K-1 500 m event at the 1999 Military World Games.
Andrea Facchin (left) with his personal trainer Paolo Tassetto (right), 2008. For the specific weight training programme, his strength coach was Master Paolo Tassetto.
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Who is Andrea Facchin?
canoeist
When was Andrea Facchin born?
Andrea Facchin was born on 20 September 1978 in Padua.
What is Andrea Facchin's occupation?
Andrea Facchin is a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality is Andrea Facchin?
Andrea Facchin is Italian.
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