Alberto Castagnetti
Alberto Castagnetti (born February 3, 1943 in Verona , † October 12, 2009 in Arbizzano ) was an Italian swimmer and swimming coach.
Career
Castagnetti was a nine-time Italian champion as a relay swimmer between 1968 and 1977. In 1971 he was a member of the Italian 4 × 100 meter freestyle relay, which won the silver medal at the Mediterranean Games in Izmir. The following year he took part in the freestyle relay at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich and in 1973 at the first World Swimming Championships in Belgrade.
In 1987, the Italian Swimming Federation appointed him national coach and he remained in this position until his death. During this time he led Giorgio Lamberti , Domenico Fioravanti and Federica Pellegrini to world championships and Olympic victories.
On September 8, 2009, he had to undergo heart surgery. He died a month later at his home in Arbizzano at the age of 66.
successes
- Italian champion (9):
- 4 × 100 meter freestyle relay: 1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1973, 1977
- 4 × 100 meter layer relay: 1968, 1969, 1969
Web links
- Alberto Castagnetti in the Sports-Reference database (English; archived from the original )
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Castagnetti, Alberto |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian swimmer and swimming coach |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 3, 1943 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Verona , Italy |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 12, 2009 |
| Place of death | Arbizzano , Italy |