Giorgio Lamberti
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National team | Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Brescia, Lombardy | 28 January 1969||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spouse | Tanya Vannini | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Swimming | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Strokes | Freestyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Leonessa Nuoto (former) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coach | Pietro Santi (former) Alberto Castagnetti (former) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Giorgio Lamberti (born 28 January 1969) is an Italian former
Biography
Lamberti was born in Brescia, Lombardy. At six, he was advised to begin swimming to improve his light physique. At 17, in 1986, he won the first of his six Italian championships. He took part in the following 1986 World Aquatics Championships, where he reached the B final in the 200 freestyle, and took part in the Italian 4x200 freestyle relay.[3]
The following year, now coached by
In the
After swimming
He retired from professional swimming in 1993, and, from 2003 to 2008, was a member of the city's council of Brescia, with responsibility of sports and recreation. He later held several positions in the Italian Swimming Federation.
On 3 November 2000, he had a son, Michele Lamberti, who also became a competitive swimmer.[6][7] His son was birthed by his wife, Tanya Vannini, who was also a competitive swimmer.[8] In addition to Michele, his other children are Noemi and Matteo.[2]
Recognition
- In 2004 he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.[3][4]
- Italian swim club Team Veneto designed their swim cap and logo to depict Giorgio Lamberti in honour of his accomplishments for Italian swimming on the global level.[2]
See also
- List of members of the International Swimming Hall of Fame
- Italy national swimming team - Multiple medalists
- Italian record progression 100 metres freestyle
- Italian record progression 200 metres freestyle
- World record progression 200 metres freestyle
- World record progression 400 metres freestyle
References
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Giorgio Lamberti". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 12 November 2012. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f Pezzato, Aglaia (17 November 2021). "In The Name Of The Father: Michele Lamberti, A Star 20 Years After Giorgio". SwimSwam. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Giorgio Lamberti (ITA) - Honor Swimmer". ISHOF.org. International Swimming Hall of Fame. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d Whitten, Phillip (2 June 2003). "Three European Swimmers, Coach Skip Kenney, Headline 2004 Inductees into the International Swimming Hall of Fame". Swimming World. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Byrnes, Liz (3 November 2021). "Flash! Kazan 2021: Italy Set World Record In Men's 4x50 Medley Relay At European SC". Swimming World. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Like father like son: Michele Lamberti sets the Italian record in the 50 backstroke". Pledge Times. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "2021 European Short-Course Swimming Championships, Kazan (RUS) — Day 2, Summary". LEN. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Nuoto, Michele Lamberti Doppio Argento E Record Italiano Agli Europei In Vasca Corta" (in Italian). Eurosport. 3 November 2021. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
External links
- Giorgio Lamberti at World Aquatics
- Giorgio Lamberti at SwimRankings.net
- Giorgio Lamberti at the International Swimming Hall of Fame
- Giorgio Lamberti at Olympics.com
- Giorgio Lamberti at Olympedia
- Giorgio Lamberti on agendadiana.com