About Francesco Bruni
Born 1973. Francesco Bruni is an Italian sailor.
Biography He has competed in the Summer Olympics three times, all in different classes. He finished 12th at the 1996 Olympics in a Laser, 11th at the 2000 Olympics in a 49er and 7th at the 2004 Olympics in the Star class.
Bruni raced with Luna Rossa Challenge at the 2003 and 2007 Louis Vuitton Cups. He skippered the Azzurra team during the 2009 and 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy events and with Team Synergy in the 2010 Louis Vuitton Trophy Dubai, before re-joining to Luna Rossa Challenge for the 2011–13 America's Cup World Series and 2013 Louis Vuitton Cup. When Luna Rossa withdrew from the 2017 America's Cup, Bruni joined Artemis Racing for the 2015–16 America's Cup World Series.
He has also won the 2010 Congressional Cup, 2011 Match Race Germany and 2013 King Edward VII Gold Cup.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Francesco Bruni?
Italian sailor
When was Francesco Bruni born?
Francesco Bruni was born on 11 April 1973 in Palermo.
What is Francesco Bruni's occupation?
Francesco Bruni is a sailor.
What nationality is Francesco Bruni?
Francesco Bruni is Italian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Francesco Bruni (sailor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francesco Bruni. https://biography.guide/francesco-bruni-sailor/
MLA: "Francesco Bruni." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francesco-bruni-sailor/.
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