Alberto Tomba
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About
Italian World Cup alpine ski racer who won five Olympic medals, including three golds in the slalom and giant slalom events.
Before Fame
He first medaled at the 1987 World Championships of skiing, taking a bronze in the giant slalom.
Trivia
His nickname was Tomba la Bomba.
Family Life
He began skiing with his older brother Marco at a young age.
Associated With
He was born in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, the same region that birthed Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.
