About Bruno Bianchi
Lived 1943 – 1966 (aged 22). Bruno Bianchi was an Italian swimmer.
Bruno Bianchi (; 26 September 1943 – 28 January 1966) was an Italian swimmer who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics and in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
He died in the Lufthansa Flight 005 crash in Bremen, Germany.
In Trieste, the aquatic centre was named after him, called Polo Natatorio Bruno Bianchi.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bruno Bianchi?
Italian Olympic swimmer (1943–1966)
When was Bruno Bianchi born?
Bruno Bianchi was born on 26 September 1943 in Trieste.
When did Bruno Bianchi die?
Bruno Bianchi died on 28 January 1966 in Bremen.
What was Bruno Bianchi's occupation?
Bruno Bianchi was a swimmer.
What nationality was Bruno Bianchi?
Bruno Bianchi was Italian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bruno Bianchi (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bruno Bianchi. https://biography.guide/bruno-bianchi-swimmer/
MLA: "Bruno Bianchi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bruno-bianchi-swimmer/.
Chicago: "Bruno Bianchi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bruno-bianchi-swimmer/.
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