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Alberto Pigaiani

Italian weightlifter (1928–2003) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alberto Pigaiani (12 July 1928 – 15 June 2003) was an Italian heavyweight weightlifter. He competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics and finished in third and seventh place, respectively. Between 1956 and 1960 he won four medals at the world and European championships.[2][3]

Born12 July 1928[1]
Milan, Italy
Died15 June 2003(2003-06-15) (aged 74)
Milan, Italy
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight130–132 kg (287–291 lb)
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Alberto Pigaiani
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Born12 July 1928[1]
Milan, Italy
Died15 June 2003(2003-06-15) (aged 74)
Milan, Italy
Height1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight130–132 kg (287–291 lb)
Sport
SportWeightlifting
ClubS.G. Pro Patria, Milan
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1956 Melbourneheavyweight
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1957 Tehran+90 kg
European Championships
Silver medal – second place1956 Helsinki+90 kg
Silver medal – second place1958 Stockholm+90 kg
Bronze medal – third place1960 Milan+90 kg
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