Luca Sacchi

Luca Sacchi (born 10 January 1968) is a TV commentator and retired Italian swimmer. He competed at the 1988, 1992 and 1996 Olympics in the 200 m and 400 m individual medley and won a bronze medal in the 400 m in 1992.[2] In 1991 he became European champion in the same event.

Luca Sacchi
Personal information
Full nameLuca Sacchi
NationalityItalian
Born (1968-01-10) 10 January 1968
Milan, Italy
Height1.851 m (6 ft 0.9 in)
Weight78 kg (172 lb)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesMedley
ClubDDS Milano
CoachWalter Wucenovich, Remo Sacchi[1]
Medal record
Representing  Italy
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona 400 m indiv. medley
European Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 1991 Athens 400 m indiv. medley
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Athens 200 m indiv. medley
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Vienna 400 m indiv. medley
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 1991 Athens 400 m indiv. medley
Gold medal – first place 1993 Narbonne 200 m indiv. medley
Gold medal – first place 1993 Narbonne 400 m indiv. medley

Sacchi's parents Remo and Bianca are also retired competitive swimmers, and his uncle Massimo and aunt Mara competed in swimming at the 1968 Olympics.[3]

Sacchi currently works as TV commentator for Italian state TV RAI.

References

  1. Luca Sacchi. raisport.rai.it
  2. Luca Sacchi. sports-reference.com
  3. Perrone, Roberto (28 July 1992) bronzo a Sacchi, carbone al calcio. Corriere.


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